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Sd.kfz. 164 Hornisse

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

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