1/35 Opel Kadett (ICM) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD035343)

What Is It?

Elevate the look and realism of your Opel Kadett scale model with this exquisite photo-etched detailing set, meticulously designed to fit the ICM 1/35 scale kit. Introduced in the late 1930s, the Opel Kadett captured attention with its streamlined bodywork and advanced engineering for its time. Widely utilized before and during WWII—especially in occupied Europe—the Kadett symbolized robust German automotive innovation, featuring a lightweight chassis and economical engine layout. Transform your build from a simple replication into a near-authentic portrayal of this historic compact car, illustrating its unique role in civilian life and potentially adapted for wartime service, underscoring the era’s rapid industrial progress. Crafted with 0.15 mm brass and 0.15 mm nickel silver, this set includes two photo-etch boards, a film (dashboard), plus color instructions, featuring 33 unique parts. Expect front grilles, engine components, windshield wipers, mirrors, headlights, door handles, and other intricate elements critical to replicating the Kadett’s compact charm. This kit ensures authenticity and precision. The components are lightweight yet sturdy, allowing for easy handling during assembly. By using this kit, you can transform your Opel Kadett model into a MASTERPIECE with museum-quality detail. The brass material provides durability while maintaining a fine, realistic appearance, making it an essential addition for any model enthusiast. By integrating these high-quality metal parts, you reproduce, with precision and accuracy, the nuanced features of the real vehicle—bringing your model to life for all to admire. 

Who Is It Intended For?

This photo-etch detailing set is perfect for:

• Beginner modelers seeking a straightforward yet impactful upgrade to a classic German car
• Diorama enthusiasts illustrating civilian or wartime scenes from the 1930s–1940s
• Collectors desiring a show-stopping finish on a vintage vehicle centerpiece
• Automotive history buffs showcasing the Opel Kadett’s design influence and engineering lineage

Benefits

1. Exterior & Engine Detail: Adds front grilles, engine components, wipers, mirrors, headlights, door handles, and more, providing near-realistic authenticity
2. Premium Metals: 0.15 mm brass & 0.15 mm nickel silver guaranteeing crisp, durable etched parts that handle assembly and paint with ease
3. 33 Unique Pieces: Two photo-etch boards refining the Opel’s key aesthetic details from under the hood to door fittings
4. Beginner-Friendly Complexity: A welcoming project for modelers capturing the Kadett’s significance as a pre-war automotive icon

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Two photo-etch boards (one brass 0.15 mm, one nickel silver 0.15 mm) offering front grille, engine detail, wipers, mirrors, headlights, door handles, and more
• Dashboard film for an accurate instrument panel finish
• Color instruction manual ensuring easy assembly guidance

Applications

Ideal for:

• Pre-war civilian dioramas highlighting a once modern, economical German automobile
• Collector’s models seeking a show-stopping upgrade capturing Opel engineering
• Exhibition builds emphasizing the Kadett’s adaptability in both civilian life and WWII-era services

Historical Background

The Opel Kadett, launched in the mid-1930s, represented a leap forward in affordable German motoring, championing mass-produced unibody construction and modern styling. By 1938, the Kadett evolved further, adopting streamlined fenders and refined mechanics that appealed to a broad consumer base. Despite production disruptions during WWII, the car’s straightforward engineering and availability earned it a place in numerous occupied territories and even reappeared post-war under different guises (like the Soviet Moskvich). For many, the Opel Kadett epitomized pre-war German auto innovation, bridging the gap between economic passenger vehicles and more advanced automotive progress in the decades to come. By integrating these photo-etched enhancements into your Opel Kadett model, you honor the car’s enduring influence on automotive design, showcasing the precise form and mechanical detailing that once propelled German engineering onto the European stage.

How to Use

Follow these steps for a stunningly accurate Opel Kadett build:

1. Remove or sand any molded plastic detail where photo-etch items (grille, engine fittings, door handles, etc.) will attach.
2. Carefully detach metal parts from the brass or nickel silver boards using nippers or a blade.
3. Bend or shape the items per the color instructions, aligning them precisely with the car’s body or underhood structure.
4. Use cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or a similar adhesive, verifying correct orientation of headlights, windshield wipers, and other small fittings.
5. Prime and paint consistent with late 1930s German automotive finishes, referencing historical Kadett images for color schemes.
6. Consult period photos for final finishing touches, weathering, or occupant accessories indicating civilian or wartime usage.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD035343? ?

• All-Round Exterior Upgrade: Focuses on the Opel Kadett’s defining elements—front grille, engine bay, lights, and door handles
• Sturdy Metal Craftsmanship: Brass & nickel silver 0.15 mm guaranteeing crisp, durable etched parts that mesh seamlessly with plastic
• 33 Intricate Parts: Two photo-etch boards delivering essential details from wipers to headlights for a historically accurate finish
• Beginner-Level Simplicity: A user-friendly set for modelers reviving a hallmark of pre-war German car engineering

Upgrade Your Opel Kadett Model with Unmatched Detail & Relive 1930s German Automotive Innovation!

Elevate your classic Opel Kadett automobile build by installing these finely etched brass and nickel silver components. Order now and showcase the Opel Kadett’s timeless design that bridged civilian comfort and WWII-era demands!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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