88mm PaK 43/41 Anti-Tank Gun
The German 8.8 cm PaK 43/41 was one of the Wehrmacht’s most formidable late-war anti-tank guns. Combining exceptional armour-piercing performance with a practical wheeled carriage, it gave gun crews the ability to engage heavily armoured Allied and Soviet vehicles at long range. This finely detailed model captures the imposing profile of this powerful World War II weapon.
Historical Role
Introduced during the later years of World War II, the PaK 43/41 served as a heavy anti-tank gun on several fronts. Its high-velocity 8.8 cm weapon was designed to defeat increasingly well-protected enemy tanks, making it particularly valuable in prepared defensive positions, ambush sites and long-range firing lanes. Although highly effective, its considerable size and weight made concealment and movement challenging for its crew.
Distinctive Appearance
The PaK 43/41 is immediately recognisable by its exceptionally long barrel, prominent muzzle brake, large angled gun shield and substantial split-trail carriage. Its tall silhouette contrasted with the lower profile of the standard PaK 43 cruciform mounting. Heavy wheels, robust trails and layered shield plates give the model a purposeful, angular appearance suited to late-war Wehrmacht scenes.
Variant Differences
The PaK 43/41 was an interim carriage-mounted version of the PaK 43, created while production of the purpose-designed cruciform mounting was being established. It retained the same powerful 8.8 cm armament but used a more conventional wheeled split-trail carriage assembled from available heavy artillery components. The resulting gun sat higher and carried a much larger shield, earning a notably different battlefield profile while allowing the weapon to reach service sooner.
Modelling Uses
Ideal for defensive gun positions, Eastern or Western Front dioramas, military model railways, wargaming displays and collectors of German World War II artillery. It can be displayed deployed for action, positioned beside a towing vehicle or incorporated into a concealed anti-tank emplacement.
Fun Fact
German crews nicknamed the PaK 43/41 “Scheunentor,” meaning “barn door,” because of its exceptionally large gun shield.
Available Scales
1:87, 1:76, 1:72, 1:48 and 1:35.
Finish Options
Cleaned Resin Grey, Grey Primed - Ready for Painting, and Historical Base Colour.
Very small details may vary slightly depending on the scale selected.
