Siebel Ferry SF 40 Light Flak Barge (1/300)

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The Siebel Ferry was originally designed for Operation Sealion, the proposed amphibious invasion of Britain. It was a rush job, and was actually constructed from two heavy bridging pontoons connected by steel girders. Although the operation they were designed for never took place, Siebel Ferries went on to fulfill a number of roles throughout the war. They were used as transports, flak ships, gunboats, convoy escorts and minelayers. This model is of an SF-40 Siebel Ferry with a light flak load out (light here meaning small caliber - it is very heavily armed). I originally discovered this specific variant when it blew my poor little ship to pieces in War Thunder. I have since managed to track down photos of it from 1942 on Lake Ladoga. The files included are: Siebel Ferry 40 - Flak - armed: the Siebel with armaments in place - 4 quad 20mms and a 37mm gun Siebel Ferry 40 - Flak: the same model with the guns removed for separate printing 3.7 cm M42 on LM42U Mount: The 37mm flak gun that goes on the middle platform 20mm Flak Gun on Quad Mount - Raised: The quad 20mms. One goes in each of the corner platforms.