E.T. Model E35-176 WWII German Elefant Schwerer Jagdpanzer Basic (For TAMIYA 35325) – Photo-etched set in 1/35 scale

The E.T. Model E35-176 set contains high-quality photo-etched elements dedicated to the German tank destroyer Elefant Schwerer Jagdpanzer, designed especially for the Tamiya plastic kit (no. 35325) in the popular 1:35 scale. This product is prepared by the renowned manufacturer E.T. Model, known for its precise details and highest-quality modelling accessories.

Historical Information

The Elefant Schwerer Jagdpanzer was a heavy German tank destroyer used during World War II. Originally designed as the Ferdinand, it was later modified and received a new name – Elefant. This vehicle was used, among other occasions, during the Battle of Kursk in 1943, where its powerful 88 mm gun and thick armor spread fear among the Allied armored forces. Despite its impressive firepower, the Elefant suffered from various mechanical failures and was produced in limited numbers. Employed from 1943 until the end of the war by the Wehrmacht, it remains an icon of German engineering of that era.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/35 – ideal for dioramas and advanced military model collections.
• Material: professionally cut brass photo-etched sheets, providing a level of detail unattainable with standard plastic parts.
• Contents: a comprehensive set of external details and small elements, allowing you to significantly enhance the historical accuracy of your Tamiya 35325 vehicle.
• User nation: Third Reich/Germany, World War II period (1943–1945).
• Category: Modelling accessories for plastic models, photo-etched upgrades.

Application and Recommended Modelling Level

This photo-etch set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modellers wishing to increase the realism and authenticity of their military vehicle models. The precise brass parts enable the recreation of details such as handles, grilles, or external equipment elements, raising the value of any collection and making it possible to achieve competition-level results.

Assembly difficulty is rated 3/5 – basic knowledge of handling and gluing photo-etched parts, as well as familiarity with modelling techniques, is required.

If you strive for perfect reproduction of a German World War II tank destroyer and appreciate the highest quality of details – the E.T. Model E35-176 set will meet the expectations of even the most demanding modellers.