Tamiya Plastic Model Kit
German Tank Destroyer Elefant (1/35) 35325
The Elefant was one of the most heavily armoured and powerfully armed tank destroyers of WWII. Originally developed from Porsche’s unsuccessful Tiger tank design, 90 units were produced under the designation Ferdinand and first saw combat during the Battle of Kursk in 1943. Equipped with the formidable 88mm PaK 43 L/71 gun, the vehicle could engage enemy armour at long distances with devastating effect. However, a lack of close defence weapons and mechanical unreliability led to heavy losses.
In 1944, 50 surviving units were retrofitted with key upgrades, including a hull-mounted machine gun, a commander’s cupola, and improved armour, and re-entered service under the name Elefant. These improved vehicles saw continued action on both the Russian and Italian fronts, and a few remained operational until the final days of the war in Berlin.
- Highly detailed 1/35 scale model of the German Elefant tank destroyer
- Features long 88mm main gun with precise external detailing
- Includes photo-etched parts and accurately modelled late-war additions
- Commander figure and detailed tracks included
- Markings for units deployed in Italy and Eastern Front
This kit captures the distinctive look and battlefield presence of one of Germany’s most formidable late-war tank destroyers, ideal for advanced modellers and historical diorama builders.
