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Product introduction
Tamiya 1/35 MM German heavy anti-tank self-propelled artillery Nathorn.

The most powerful anti-tank self-propelled gun with 8.8cm gun
The strongest class of anti-tank gun during World War II, the German heavy self-propelled gun with 71 calibre 8.8cm Pak43/1 is the Nathorn.
At the beginning of the war between Germany and the Soviet Union, the Germans were surprised by unexpectedly powerful Soviet tanks such as the T34 and KV-1, and while they rushed to significantly strengthen their tanks, they also built many vehicles with self-propelled anti-tank guns as an emergency measure.
The Nathorn was one of these, with a long-barreled 8.8cm gun mounted on a dedicated self-propelled gun carriage of the No. III and No. IV tank series, which had just been developed at the time.
It boasted a powerful offensive capability that could destroy any Allied tank from outside its range.
It also had a combat weight of 24 tonnes and a maximum speed of 42 km/h on the road.
When first fielded in July 1943, it was called the Hornisse, but was renamed the Nathorn on Hitler's orders at the end of January 1944 and 439 were produced by March 1945.
The Nathorn continued to fight on both the Eastern and Western fronts as an important force in German tank destroyer units until the end of the war.

About the model
Plastic model assembly kit of the German heavy anti-tank self-propelled artillery Nathorn.
1/35 scale, length 241mm, width 84mm.
Based on actual vehicle interviews, the long-barreled 8.8cm gun, the thin armour plate surrounding it and the complex interior of the fighting compartment are modelled with a rational parts structure.
The late model's gantry bell lock and start-up wheel, exhaust pipes with eliminated muffler, etc. are reproduced to give a realistic impression of the vehicle produced from May 1943 onwards.
The gun's upper and lower sections are made of metal parts to ensure reliable operation and high strength.
Crawler parts are made with a realistic and easy belt system.
Four dolls in open-top combat chambers are posed in tense combat poses. Reproduced in the figure wearing winter clothing.
Comes with 3 decals, including winter Eastern Front.


  • Realistic reproduction of powerful figures such as the long-barreled main gun and large battle chamber. The main gun is movable vertically and horizontally.

  • The complex interior of the battle chamber can also be assembled reliably with a rational parts structure.

  • Three decal sets are included, including the Eastern Front in winter and vehicles in three-colour camouflage.

  • Ammunition racks are selectable open/close. Includes a wide range of armour-piercing shells, grenades and empty shell casings.

  • The characteristic horizontal closure is modelled in movable form.

  • Includes four crew dolls in tense poses. Reproduced wearing winter clothing.




    • Vehicles from 519th Heavy Tank Destroyer Battalion, February 1944, Eastern Front


    Vehicles from 3rd Company, 88th Heavy Tank Destroyer Battalion, Autumn 1944, Eastern Front
    Product specification
  • 1/35 scale
  • unpainted
  • assembly kit




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