Tamiya 32589 German Heavy Tank Destroyer Elefant

Tamiya 32589 German Heavy Tank Destroyer Elefant
With a powerful 8.8cm gun capable of taking out Russian T-34s and KV-1s from range, plus armor up to 200mm thick, the Elefant heavy tank destroyer was a formidable prospect. Originally named the Ferdinand, 90 were produced by May 1943 and in their first combat action in the Battle of Kursk that July, they are said to have accounted for over 500 Russian tanks. However, after Kursk they were withdrawn for an overhaul and came back in February 1944 re-named the Elefant. They were active in Italy and on the Eastern Front, even being thrown in to the defense of Berlin as WWII drew to a close in Europe.
About the Model

• The boxy form with long 8.8cm gun is recreated with aplomb
• Fighting compartment parts breakdown is based upon weld joints on the actual AFV
• Assembly-type tracks have single-piece straight sections
• Commander torso figure and 1 marking option are included in the kit
• Hull weights give the model a realistically heavy feel

Tamiya Color Chart:

★This accurate model recreates the Elefant in stunning 1/48 scale. The fighting compartment parts breakdown is based on the actual vehicle's weld lines.	★Use simultaneously Item 12671 (sold separately) to recreate anti-magnetic mine Zimmerit coating. Tracks are assembly type with single-piece straight sections.	★Bump up the realism of this highly detailed kit even further with the included torso figure of a commander surveying the scene ahead of his vehicle