Trumpeter Plastic Model Kit
SdKfz 164 Nashorn Anti-Tank Gun Carrier (1/16)
This 1/16 scale SdKfz 164 Nashorn from Trumpeter is a substantial large-scale kit that delivers an extraordinary level of detail. The box contains more than 1,900 parts, offering a deeply involved build that captures the complex structure of this open-topped German tank destroyer. Individual track links allow for realistic articulation and weight, while the included photo-etch sheets add refinement to armour fittings, brackets and interior components.
The long-barrelled 8.8 cm Pak 43 anti-tank gun is reproduced with crisp moulding, layered construction and detailed breech components. Interior elements, ammunition storage and open fighting compartment features are all represented, making the model ideal for open-display builds or dioramas. The completed kit measures approximately 528 mm in length and 183.5 mm in width, giving it real presence and showcasing the Nashorn’s distinctive tall silhouette.
- 1/16 scale plastic model kit
- More than 1,900 parts
- Individual track links
- Photo-etch parts included
- Highly detailed 8.8 cm Pak 43 gun
- Full interior and fighting compartment detail
- Length: approx. 528 mm
- Width: approx. 183.5 mm
- SKU: 00954
History
The SdKfz 164 Nashorn was introduced by Germany in 1943 to provide a mobile platform for the powerful 8.8 cm Pak 43 gun, capable of engaging Allied armour at extreme ranges. Built on a modified Panzer III/IV chassis, the Nashorn combined mobility with exceptional firepower, although its thin armour and open fighting compartment left crews vulnerable.
Despite these limitations, the Nashorn proved highly effective when used from prepared positions or long-range ambushes, where the Pak 43’s penetrating ability allowed it to disable even the heaviest enemy tanks. It served on both Eastern and Western fronts until the end of the war and remains one of the most distinctive and specialised tank destroyers of the period.
