Amusing Hobby 35A033 Schwerer Jagdpanzer Elefant Sd.Kfz.184 1/35

Amusing Hobby 35A033 Schwerer Jagdpanzer Elefant Sd.Kfz.184 in 1/35 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit intended for advanced modelers and military history enthusiasts. This set faithfully reproduces the German tank destroyer Elefant, one of the most famous and distinctive armored vehicles of World War II. This kit comes from the renowned manufacturer Amusing Hobby, known for its attention to detail and precise craftsmanship.

Technical Data and Set Contents

• Model scale: 1/35
• Material: Plastic; photo-etched (PE) parts, clear plastic components, complete interior, Zimmerit coating (DEF Model), workable tracks
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Glue and paints not included
• Fully detailed fighting compartment, engine, and crew compartment

Historical Information

The Elefant Sd.Kfz.184 is a heavy German tank destroyer, originally developed as the Ferdinand and introduced in 1943. These powerful machines were created by adapting the failed Tiger (P) tank chassis and armed with the PaK 43/2 88 mm gun—one of the most effective anti-tank weapons of World War II. The Elefant was used primarily by the Wehrmacht during the Battle of Kursk and in subsequent campaigns on the Eastern and Italian fronts.

Period of use: World War II (1943–1945)
Country of use: Germany (Third Reich)

Model Advantages

• High level of interior detail (engine, fighting compartment, vehicle systems)
• Workable tracks make realistic model presentation easier
• Zimmerit coating from DEF Model provides authentic anti-mine texture replication
• Photo-etched parts enhance the realism of external details
• Clear parts allow for realistic finishing of periscopes and vision blocks

Rating and Recommendations

This product is strongly recommended for experienced modelers, especially those interested in German armored vehicles from World War II and for those who appreciate detailed interiors. The model requires precision and experience due to its complex construction and wealth of details (difficulty level: 5/5).