Jagdpanzer Tiger/P (Elephant)

Elephant refines the Ferdinand lineage in 1:28 scale with 1,750 compatible bricks emphasising the upgraded hull, commander’s cupola, and revised 8.8 cm installation. The build is slightly more compact than sibling set 97022 yet still commands shelf presence with Porsche running gear and casemate lines. Recommended for ages 14+, it suits collectors who want both Ferdinand and Elefant variants side by side. Eco-friendly ABS clutch supports photography and static posing without fragile appendages snapping loose during handling.

Historical background

After Kursk, surviving Ferdinands received hull machine guns, Zimmerit, and cupolas during rebuilds at Nibelungenwerk, earning the Elefant name. They fought in Italy and the East with improved close defence but remained overweight and hard to recover. Only two original hulls survive in museums today. The upgrade story illustrates Germany’s habit of patching elite platforms instead of simplifying designs—an engineering culture brick collectors can trace through every added MG port and armour plate.