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Ferdinand Heavy Tank Destroyer w/Zimmerit - 1/sPzJgAbt 653, Eastern Front 1943

By: Dragon Models

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Dragon Armor - Germany (Die-Cast) (1/72)


Product Info

Title
Ferdinand Heavy Tank Destroyer w/Zimmerit - 1/sPzJgAbt 653, Eastern Front 1943
Publisher
Publish Year
2005
Dimensions
7x3.25x3.5"
NKG Part #
2147627372
MFG. Part #
DRR60124
Type
Scale Model

Description

During the development of the Tiger(P) and Tiger(H), Hitler had agitated for a turret design which would be large enough to mount the 8.8cm KwK L/71 gun. This had not materialized and on September 22nd, 1942, it was decided that the StuG with 200mm frontal armor and the long 8.8cm gun should be immediately designed, with the Tiger(P) as the basis, and part of the Tiger(P) production diverted for the vehicle. Alkett was to design and produce the Ferdinand, with Niebelungenwerke supplying the completed chassis. Despite the shortage of suspension parts and lack of test runs, on February 6th, 1943, Hitler ordered that 90 Ferdinands be supplied to the front as quickly as possible by all available means. This resulted in the order for Niebelungenwerke to complete the Sturmgeschutz Ferdinand instead of Alkett. All 90 were completed by the end of May 1943, in time for use in the summer offensive at Kursk.

Features:

  • Diecast metal and plastic construction
  • Static tracks
  • Accurate insignia and markings
  • Comes with acrylic display case