KUR010 German Panzerjager "Ferdinand" 5th Co 654 PzJgAbt 656 PzReg - Kursk 1943

 

Please note that in some images, the gun barrel appears slightly warped.  It is not as this photography sample used resin, while the production is done in turned aluminum as all our tanks our., which doesn't warp. 
  

The German Ferdinand tank destroyer played a notable but ultimately limited role in the Battle of Kursk in July 1943, one of the largest tank battles in history. Officially designated the Panzerjäger Tiger (P), the Ferdinand was heavily armored and mounted a powerful 88mm Pak 43/2 gun, capable of destroying Soviet tanks at long range. However, its performance at Kursk revealed significant flaws: it lacked a machine gun for close defense and was plagued by mechanical failures and mobility issues. These deficiencies made it vulnerable to Soviet infantry, especially in the dense terrain and fortified defensive belts. While the Ferdinand could decimate enemy armor from a distance, many were lost due to mines, mechanical breakdowns, and close-quarters attacks. Despite its powerful gun, the Ferdinand's shortcomings in reliability and adaptability limited its effectiveness and led to later modifications, eventually resulting in the improved Elefant variant.