Italeri 1/72 PANZERJAGER ELEFANT 7012These vehicles, which mounted a casemate gun, were used extensively by the German Army throughout the Second World War, providing covering fire for infantry and also being used as tank busters. Several hundred of this particular self propelled gun constructed on a Pz. Kpfw. IV tank chassis were built in several versions that underwent constant armour and gun upgrades to keep pace with the development of enemy weapons.