Panzerjäger Tiger (P) Ferdinand | 1:45 Scale.

Difficulty: 4/5

Model Features:

• Functional rolling tracks.
• Swiveling Ball Mount Cannon
• 1:45 Minifig Compatible Scale

Package Features:

• 1009 New Construction Elements.
• Paperback printed instruction manual.
• 7 One-sided UV-printed Parts
• 1 360 Degree UV-Printed Barrel Kill Rings
  

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History:

Markings: #501 - Schwere Pänzerjager Abtailung 654

The Ferdinand was a German heavy tank destroyer developed during the Second World War, designed to deliver extreme long-range anti-tank firepower protected by unprecedented frontal armor. Conceived in 1942 and named after Ferdinand Porsche, the vehicle was based on the unused Porsche VK 45.01 (P) Tiger chassis, which had been rejected in favor of the more iconic Henschel Tiger I. Rather than discard the already-manufactured hulls, the German Army elected to convert them into a dedicated tank destroyer. A total of ninety-one vehicles were completed in early 1943, making the Ferdinand a rare and highly specialized armored fighting vehicle.

The Ferdinand first entered combat during the Battle of Kursk in July 1943. In its intended role as a long-range tank destroyer, it demonstrated formidable effectiveness, destroying enemy armor before it could return fire. However, operational use quickly exposed serious limitations. Mechanical breakdowns, poor cross-country mobility, limited visibility, and vulnerability to mines and infantry weapons resulted in significant losses, many of which occurred without direct enemy tank engagement.