Trumpeter FAUN SLT 50-3 Elefant with SaAnh.52t semi-trailer 1/35 scale model kit 01070

The Trumpeter 01070 is a 1/35-scale plastic military model of the FAUN SLT 50-3 Elefant with its heavy SaAnh.52t semi-trailer. This imposing German road transport combination is designed to move tanks and other heavy military equipment. With a built length of 646 mm, the kit is a centerpiece for a collection of Bundeswehr logistics vehicles, a military convoy diorama, or a loading scene featuring armored vehicles.

The FAUN SLT 50, nicknamed Elefant, belongs to the family of heavy transporters developed in West Germany to match the evolution of modern combat tanks. The HET-70 heavy transport program, carried out in the context of the MBT-70 project, led to the separate development of a tractor by FAUN and a semi-trailer by Krupp. The first full set was tested in 1971, before being adopted by the German Army in 1976 under the designation SLT-50-2. The SLT 50-3 corresponds to the modernized version of this exceptional transport system.

In operational use, a tank transporter delivers heavy armored vehicles over long distances without unnecessarily stressing their running gear. Combining an off-road capable road tractor with a lowered semi-trailer provides a solution suited to moving large, heavy vehicles. The SaAnh.52t is a semi-trailer designed for a maximum payload of 52 tons, which makes it especially relevant for scenes featuring German armored vehicles and their logistics support.

Here, Trumpeter offers a particularly well-developed replica of this coupling. The model includes over 600 parts and brings together the FAUN tractor, the semi-trailer structure, and the elements needed to reproduce the mechanical details. The cab uses a multi-directional sliding-mold design, allowing the modeler to accurately capture its geometry and exterior contours.

The tractor chassis features a complete drivetrain assembly including the engine, gearbox, differential housing, and suspension units. This design highlights the value of careful assembly, particularly for modelers who want to present the vehicle in a workshop, maintenance, or convoy diorama. The main tires are made of hollow rubber and feature detailed tread patterns, matching the utilitarian, off-road character of the real vehicle.

The kit also includes a photo-etched part and a metal shaft. Parts are distributed across 22 sprues, complemented by the cab, chassis, semi-trailer deck, and tires. The result is a very impressive 1/35-scale replica, with final dimensions of 646 mm in length and 88 mm in width.

This Trumpeter model is suitable for building a German heavy transport vehicle for static display. It can be integrated into a logistics base scene, a loading area, a road convoy, or a contemporary and Cold War military setting. Its 1/35 scale naturally harmonizes with figures, military vehicles, and scenery elements in the same scale.

Technical features:

• Assemble-yourself plastic military model kit.
• Brand: Trumpeter.
• Reference: 01070.
• Subject: FAUN SLT 50-3 Elefant with SaAnh.52t semi-trailer.
• Scale: 1/35.
• Model length: 646 mm.
• Model width: 88 mm.
• Total number of parts: over 600.
• Main contents: 22 sprues, cab, chassis, semi-trailer deck, and tires.
• Metal part: shaft.
• Photo-etched: 1 part.
• Detailed cab made with multi-directional sliding molds.
• Complete drivetrain with engine, gearbox, differential, and suspension.
• Hollow rubber main tires with detailed tread.