Mikro Mir MM35-027 13-inch US army mortar "Dictator" Scale 1:35 Plastic Model Artillery Kit

13-inch US Army mortar "Dictator" is represented in this 1/35 scale plastic model kit from Mikro Mir, depicting a heavy siege mortar used by the United States Army during the American Civil War in the mid-19th century.

The mortar known as "Dictator" was a large 13-inch seacoast mortar mounted on a reinforced railway flatcar during the siege operations around Petersburg in 1864. Its deployment reflected the experimental use of railway artillery platforms to move extremely heavy weapons into position during prolonged siege warfare.

13-inch Mortar "Dictator" - American Civil War Railway Artillery

This weapon was originally designed as a coastal defense mortar but was adapted for use on a railroad carriage during the Civil War. Mounted on a specially prepared railcar, it allowed the heavy mortar to be transported and positioned more effectively than traditional fixed emplacements.

For modelers: Artillery subjects mounted on rail platforms benefit from careful alignment between the mortar base and the carriage structure. Preparing subassemblies separately can help maintain clean surfaces on the heavy barrel and structural frame.

Kit Contents

• Plastic parts
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: Mikro Mir
• Scale: 1/35
• Model (SKU): Mikro Mir MM35-027
• Type: Armor Model Kit
• Subject: 13-inch US Army mortar "Dictator"
• Vehicle type: Railway-mounted siege mortar
• Subject country: United States
• Period: 19th century
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This plastic model kit by Mikro Mir belongs to the Armor category for historic military equipment and artillery subjects.

FAQ

What historical weapon does this kit represent?

The model represents the 13-inch mortar known as "Dictator," a heavy siege mortar used by the United States Army during the American Civil War.

Why was the Dictator mortar mounted on a railway carriage?

Mounting the mortar on a railcar allowed the heavy weapon to be moved and positioned more efficiently during siege operations.