Tamiya 35325 1/35 Elefant German Tank Destroyer Model Kit  [35325]

Kit overview for the Tamiya 1/35 Elefant

The Tamiya 1/35 scale model of the German Tank Destroyer Elefant is a finely produced kit that appeals to both collectors and hands-on modellers. This release focuses on historical accuracy and component-level realism to reward careful assembly and painting.

Combat history and technical background

Originally developed by Porsche in 1941 as an evolution of the Ferdinand, the Elefant mounted the powerful 8.8cm PaK 43 L/71 gun. It faced challenges with mobility and mechanical reliability but demonstrated notable firepower at engagements such as the Battle of Kursk. Later field upgrades by 1944 included a machine gun and a commander's cupola, improving its utility on fronts in Italy and Russia and during late-war actions around Berlin.

Construction highlights and modelling notes

The kit captures the Elefant's distinctive fighting compartment and boxy superstructure with close attention to proportions. Key features include bolt-on front armor panels, a detailed engine grille, and a mount for the machine gun.

Assembly-type track sections are supplied to reproduce the natural sag and movement of the running gear. The set also contains three crew figures - a commander, a loader and a driver - plus three marking options to create varied display scenes.