The Ferdinand was a heavy tank destroyer (self-propelled) used by German anti-tank units during World War II. Ninety-one units were built in 1943 under the name Ferdinand (after its designer Ferdinand Porsche using VK 45.01 (P) tank hulls which had been produced for the Tiger I tank before the competing Henchel design had been selected.
Following their use at the battle of Kursk, in January to April 1944 the surviving Ferdinands received modifications and upgrades. They were renamed Elefant in May 1944. The official German designation was Panzerjäger Tiger (P) Sd.Kfz.184.
The kit
DML # 6495 Premium edition with Masterclub tracks and Eureka cables. Ferdinand kit review
This a fantastic kit that was released during Dragon Models golden age of premier series armour releases. Released in 2012 it includes a metal barrel, a comprehensive fret of photo-etch including track guards, as well as all manner of toolboxes and fixings. The tracks are of the non-workable individual link type.
.jpg)