1/35 Military Miniature Series No.325
German Heavy Tank Destroyer Elefant
Item No：35325
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Length=236mm Image shows assembled and painted model. ※Enlarged Image
| 【 Elefant Defense 】 The German heavy tank destroyer Elefant was armed with a powerful 8.8cm L/71 gun which could knock out T-34 tanks at a distance of 2,000m, protected by armor up to 200mm thick, and equipped with advanced features such as a hybrid drivetrain. It had its roots in the Porsche-designed Ferdinand, which was first deployed into combat during the Battle of Kursk in 1943. The lessons learned from that battle resulted in modifications including the addition of a commander's cupola, a machine gun for infantry defense, and better tracks and the enhanced vehicle received the new designation Elefant in February 1944. Elefants were deployed to Italy and the Eastern Front, where they continued to defend against Allied forces until the final skirmishes of the war. |
| 【 About the Model 】 ★Length: 236mm, Width: 97mm ★The imposing form of the Elefant, including its 8.8cm gun and large fighting compartment, has been accurately reproduced based on a thorough study of an actual museum example. ★One-piece fighting compartment is made via slide molding technique. ★The main gun, engine grilles, and detailed suspension are designed to ensure easy assembly. ★The tracks feature one-piece straight sections with realistic sag effect. ★Kit comes with commander, loader, and driver torso figures. ★3 marking options included to depict vehicles deployed to the Italian and Eastern fronts. |
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) ■The Elefant's imposing form is faithfully depicted thanks to thorough research of an actual example at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. |
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) ■Accurately reproduced engine grilles and hull machine gun position. |
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) ■Features detailed bolt-on frontal armor. Driver torso figure adds to the model's presence. |
) ■Commander and loader torso figures are also included. Commander's cupola is one of the key features of the Elefant. |
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) ■Slide-molded one-piece fighting compartment contributes to ease of assembly. |
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) ■Tracks are also engineered for easy assembly. |
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No.102, 1st Co., 653rd Heavy Anti-Tank Bn., Italy, May 1944 |
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■Painting the Elefant.
The following Tamiya colors are perfect for reproducing the 3-tone camouflage which was applied onto late-WWII German vehicles. The model shown in the images above features a Red Brown and Dark Green camouflage pattern on a Dark Yellow base coat. |
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■Tamiya Color paints for painting details and figures. |
| Tamiya Color | Acrylic Paints (Item No.) |
Enamel Paints (Item No.) |
Tamiya Color | Acrylic Paints (Item No.) |
Enamel Paints (Item No.) |
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| X-5 Green | 81505 | 80005 | XF-15 Flat Flesh | 81715 | 80315 | |
| X-10 Gun Metal | 81510 | 80010 | XF-56 Metallic Gray | 81756 | 80356 | |
| X-11 Chrome Silver | 81511 |
80011 | XF-63 German Gray | 81763 | 80363 | |
| XF-1 Flat Black | 81701 |
80301 | XF-65 Field Gray | 81765 | 80365 |
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■Reproducing Zimmerit Coating During the latter half of WWII, Zimmerit was applied to German tanks to help prevent magnetic mines from sticking to their hulls. It is known that every example of the Elefant had Zimmerit applied. Coating pattern and application of Zimmerit varied according to the vehicle and chipped off sections were also seen. Adding Zimmerit will enhance the realism of the model. ●Easy Realism! Zimmerit Coating Sheet for 1/35 Scale Elefant (Item 12644) Simply cut out these textured stickers and apply them to the model to recreate the Elefent's Zimmerit coating. Set enables depiction of two different coating patterns. |
) ■Stickers' outlines are printed. |
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) ■Cut stickers from the sheet using a sharp modeling knife. |
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) ■Radial patterns on the frontal armor are also reproduced. |
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●Polyester Putty (Item 87097) & 1/35 Scale Zimmerit Coating Applicator (Item 35187) An even more realistic Zimmerit coating can be achieved by using polyester putty and the applicator set. *The finished model shown in the images on this page features Zimmerit recreated with this method. |
) ■The applicator set includes photo-etched applicators in four different widths (0.7mm width was used to recreate Elefant's Zimmerit). |
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) ■A spatula and Tamiya Mini Razor Saw handle (Item 74018) will also come in handy. |
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) ■Practice on a plastic plate. Apply masking tape where coating is not needed. |
) ■Apply a thin layer polyester putty using a spatula. |
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) ■Apply coating pattern with the applicator before putty dries. |
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) ■Remove masking and allow the putty to dry. |
) ■Alter direction of the applicator to reproduce different patterns. |
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) ■Use tip of screwdriver (-) to reproduce radial patterns. |
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) ■Recreating chipped off sections and irregular patterns will further enhance the realism of the model. |
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■Tamiya Craft Tools required for assembling the model. Item 74051 Fine Pin Vise S Item 74095 Drill Bit (1.0mm) |
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■For achieving an even more realistic appearance. Item 87131-87133 Panel Line Accent Color (Black), (Brown), (Gray) |
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■Display Case Item 73007 Display Case F (350×160×140mm) |
The information on this page is current as of June 28, 2012.
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(The information on this page is current as of June 28, 2012.)