Elephant Heavy Tank Destroyer Sd.Kfz.184 1:35 Amusing Hobby 35A033

Plastic military model kit: Elefant Schwerer Jagdpanzer Sd.Kfz.184 1:35 Amusing Hobby 35A033

The Elefant Schwerer Jagdpanzer Sd.Kfz.184 model kit in 1:35 scale from Amusing Hobby is an excellent proposition for enthusiasts of military history and modeling. This detailed set allows you to recreate one of the most famous German tank destroyers from World War II, known both as Ferdinand and Elefant.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:35
• Manufacturer: Amusing Hobby
• Catalog number: 35A033

Historical description of the vehicle:

The Elefant, originally known as Ferdinand, was a heavy tank destroyer designed based on the chassis of a prototype Tiger tank that was not accepted for production, created by Ferdinand Porsche. In 1943, 91 units of this vehicle were built, which initially bore the name Ferdinand, and after modifications in 1944 were renamed Elefant.

This vehicle was armed with a powerful 88 mm PaK 43/2 L/71 gun, which was capable of penetrating the armor of any Allied tank from a distance of up to 1.5 km. The Elefant also featured extremely thick armor, with 200 mm at the front, making it practically impervious to most Allied artillery.

The Ferdinands were first used in the Battle of Kursk, where they destroyed 320 Russian tanks. Despite their effectiveness in combat, these vehicles had many flaws, such as an unreliable engine, a delicate transmission system, and a lack of anti-infantry weapons. After the Battle of Kursk, the surviving Ferdinands were sent to Germany, where they underwent modifications, including the addition of a machine gun and extra armor. Elefants served on the Eastern Front and in Italy, and by the end of the war, they were used in the defense of Germany. Despite their shortcomings, under the right tactical conditions, they were a difficult opponent to defeat.

To this day, only two examples of this vehicle have survived. One is located in the Tank Museum in Kubinka, Russia, and the other in the United States Army Ordnance Museum in the USA.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.