- Type
- Scale(s)
- 1/72
- Manufacturer
- Dragon
- Nation(s)
- Germany (West Germany, 1945-1990)
- Conflict(s)
- World War II
- Status
- In production
- Released
- 2005, July
- Description
- The Nashorn, one version of which was also known as the Hornisse was a German tank destroyer of World War II. It was developed as an interim solution in 1942 and was armed with a 8.8 cm anti-tank gun. Though only lightly armoured and with a high profile, it stayed in service until the end of the war and proved to be quite successful as a tank destroyer. Features: - all new mold showcasing the unique Hornisse tank hunter - road wheel hubs are separate pieces, allowing for unparalleled detail - fully detailed fighting compartment with detailed storage and tool boxes - ammo storage boxes with full interior details (including ammo rounds) - well defined and crisp detail on the gun cradle, gun mount and breech, plus crew seat and traverse wheels - even the hull bottom boasts full details! - one-piece return rollers and road wheels, saving frustrating assembly time - detailed one-piece tracks - options of early or late style sprockets - suspension arms are molded as separate parts - driver's hatch and rear door can be positioned as either open or closed - ammo storage box doors can be modeled as either open or closed. Option of folded open or shut photo-etched doors - 88mm gun can traverse and elevate just like the real thing - one-piece muzzle brake - option of photo-etched or plastic parts for hull-side air intake louvers - gun travel clamp can be assembled in either travel or 'at rest' mode - Cartograf decals contain markings for various vehicles Text is copyright by Dragon.
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