Tamiya German Tank Destroyer Elefant 1/35

In 1941, Porsche created a prototype tank which incorporated radical features including a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain. In 1943, the tank was transformed into the Ferdinand tank destroyer armed with an 8.8cm PaK 43 L/71 gun housed in a large box-shaped superstructure and 90 units were produced. During the Battle of Kursk, they demonstrated superior anti-armour capability to knock out T-34 and KV-1 tanks at long range, but their slow speed and unreliability resulted in many being immobilized by mechanical troubles. In 1944, 50 surviving Ferdinands were given modifications, including the addition of a machine gun, a commander's cupola, and were re-designated with the name Elefant. The Elefant saw combat on the Italian and Russian fronts, and some fought until the very end of WWII during the Battle of Berlin

Product Features

•Highly detailed plastic pieces moulded in tan.
•Assembly type tracks with realistic sag effect.
•One-piece fighting compartment made via slide moulding technique.
•1 commander, 1 loader, and 1 driver torso figures.
•Waterslide decals.
•Illustrated instructions.

Product Specifications

•Scale: 1/35
•Length: 9.29" (236mm)
SKU T35325
Brand Tamiya

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