Dragon Models 1:72 Armor Collector Series 60213
Alkett Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn Display Model
German Army 3./sHPzJgAbt 88, "Red Heart", Eastern Front, 1944, Diorama |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Alkett Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn | | 3.25" | | 1.75" |
This model is painted in a two-tone camouflage scheme with a distinctive unit insignia of 3./s.H.Pz.Jg.Abt.88 fighting on the Eastern Front in the autumn of 1944. This brand new item is finely weathered and fully detailed.
The rhinoceros, a native of Africa, is identifiable by its mighty and dangerous horn. On the other hand, a Nashorn (German for rhinoceros) is identifiable by its long and lethal 88mm Pak 43/1 L/71 gun. When the earlier Hornisse tank hunter (a Panzer IV reincarnated with an 88mm gun mounted centrally in a lightly armored superstructure) was modified with this newer gun and a revised driver's front plate, it also received the new name of Nashorn, at Hitler's request.
The Nashorn or, "Rhinoceros", was a tank hunter used by the Germans in WWII. The Nashorn began production in early 1943 with an 88mm anti-tank gun, the same gun used on the Tiger. It was design on a lengthened new Panzer III/IV (a mixture of the Panzer III and IV) chassis, with the gun being surrounded with an open topped superstructure. The tanks debut was made in the battle of Kursk 1943 where it met much success due to its ability to engage enemy tanks at a distance at which the allied tanks could not hit or penetrate it. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Dragon's 1:72 scale Nashhorn is constructed almost entirely from plastic, which allows for the greatest possible detail. A discrete internal weight has been added to give the model a characteristic "heft." This model has many fine details, including a large, open-top fighting compartment, which reveals details such as ammo storage boxes loaded with hand-painted shells and crew machine guns, and a masterfully recreated 88mm PaK 43 cannon that elevates and pivots, featuring a breach system with operator seat and dial hand cranks. The hull's exterior has a separately attached spare track, jack and road wheels. Maintenance hatches, leaf-spring suspension and rivets can be clearly seen on the underside.
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The Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made plastic models of military vehicles. Dragon Armor tanks require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box and is 100% true to scale... these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks!. Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for Maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank.
Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" display model vehicles feature:
- Molded plastic construction (some releases include diecast metal components).
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
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