{"product_id":"drami-dm6133-1-35-sd-kfz-184-ferdinand-tank-model-kit","title":"DRAMI DM6133 1\/35 Sd.Kfz.184 Ferdinand Tank Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails of DRAMI DM6133 1\/35 Scale Sd.Kfz.184 Ferdinand Tank Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No: DM6133\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: German Sd.Kfz.184 Ferdinand Heavy Tank‑Destroyer (pre‑Zimmerit version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished model dimensions: total length 234 mm, width 102 mm, height 92 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox total parts: 470+ pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit box weight: approx 0.71 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete plastic sprues for WWII German Ferdinand heavy tank‑destroyer, original 1943 Kursk configuration without Zimmerit coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed hull, fighting compartment and rear engine‑deck assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal turned 8.8 cm Pak 43 main‑gun barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto‑etched fine detail parts for radiator grilles, brackets and small external fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear transparent lamp and periscope components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual‑link type track links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic early‑production‑style tool stowage and external accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterslide decals for multiple Eastern‑Front marking schemes for Operation Citadel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated assembly manual together with full‑colour painting reference guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately reproduces the Porsche‑chassis Ferdinand in its original pre‑Zimmerit condition as used at the Battle of Kursk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp moulding with well‑defined bolt heads, weld seams and cast‑surface texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal gun barrel prevents bending and delivers authentic scale appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate photo‑etched parts improve the fine‑mesh grille and small‑part realism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual‑link track parts create convincing track sag after assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich early‑war‑pattern external stowage replicates vehicles deployed for Operation Citadel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple small delicate components demand careful work during assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlue and paint are not supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Builders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for intermediate‑advanced AFV modellers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for absolute beginners. Age 14+.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sd.Kfz.184 Ferdinand heavy tank‑destroyer was built on surplus Porsche Tiger VK4501(P) chassis rejected during the heavy‑tank competition. Entering service in early 1943, it mounted the powerful long‑barrelled 8.8 cm Pak 43 anti‑tank gun and featured extremely thick frontal armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferdinand first saw large‑scale combat at the Battle of Kursk in Operation Citadel, where it achieved outstanding anti‑tank performance, though mechanical unreliability and the complete lack of a hull‑mounted machine‑gun exposed it to close‑range infantry assaults. Surviving vehicles were later returned to factory workshops, fitted with Zimmerit anti‑magnetic coating and modified into the Elefant standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DRAMI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864175816958,"sku":"DM6133 DRAMI","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/O1CN01w5U7uS1oKrSfKuJg3__67465207_jpg_q50_jpg.webp?v=1788513917","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/drami-dm6133-1-35-sd-kfz-184-ferdinand-tank-model-kit","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}