1/35 BA-3/BA-6 'Basic Kit' (Hobby Boss) Photo-etched detailing kit

1/35 BA‑3 / BA‑6 'Basic Kit' (Hobby Boss) Photo‑Etched Detailing Set (Microdesign MD035599)

What Is It?

Turn your BA‑3 or BA‑6 heavy armoured car into a museum‑grade replica with this incredible photo-etching detailing kit. Designed for the Hobby Boss 1/35 kit, the set supplies ultra‑fine metal replacements for plastic parts, including: engine‑radiator mesh & shutters, bonnet doors with louvers, front bumper plates, door handles, strap & barrel hinges, rear mud‑guards, tool‑clamp brackets and many more intricate additional fittings. Etched from resilient 0.15mm brass, each grille slot, bolt row and hinge knuckle appears at true scale thickness—giving your 1930s Soviet armoured car the crisp sheet‑metal realism lost in styrene. With 66 parts brass components, the kit is ready to deliver instant authenticity to engine deck, hull and turret. 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 BA-3/BA-6 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.

Who Is It Intended For?

• Intermediate armour modelers wanting crisp, scale‑true details
• Soviet inter‑war & WWII enthusiasts perfecting BT‑wheel armoured cars
• Diorama builders staging Khalkhin‑Gol, Spanish Civil War or 1941 scenes
• Collectors seeking a centre‑piece BA‑3/6 in their showcase

Benefits

1. Sharper Definition: Metal grilles & louvers surpass molded plastic
2. True‑Scale Thickness: 0.15mm brass ≈ 5 mm armour plate in full size
3. Total Exterior Upgrade: Covers engine bay, doors, fenders and hull fittings
4. Medium Difficulty: Engaging yet manageable build project

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Three photo‑etch boards – radiator & bonnet, hull fittings, fender & turret details
• Colour instruction leaflet – step‑by‑step fold and placement diagrams

Applications

• Spanish Civil War dioramas with Republican BA‑3 patrols
• Mongolia 1939 vignettes alongside BT‑5 tanks at Khalkhin‑Gol
• Barbarossa 1941 retreats depicting damaged BA‑6s on summer roads

Historical Background

The BA‑3 and BA‑6 armoured cars evolved from the early BA‑I series, mounting T‑26 turrets on 6×4 truck chassis. They served from 1933 through the opening years of WWII across Spain, Finland, Mongolia and the Eastern Front. Their prominent ventilated engine decks, riveted doors and heavy mud‑guards—faithfully captured in this Microdesign set—are focal points for modelers portraying Soviet wheeled armour of the 1930s.

How to Use

Follow these steps to enhance your model:

1. Carefully remove the photo-etched components using precision tools.
2. Clean the attachment points on your model for a smooth fit.
3. Bend and shape components using tweezers or a photo-etch bending tool.
4. Secure parts with cyanoacrylate glue for a durable hold.
5. Paint and weather the model to match historical accuracy.
6. Follow the instruction manual for detailed guidance on part placement and assembly.

Why Choose Imodeller’s MD035599?

• Metal Authenticity: brass parts replicate sheet steel better than plastic
• Laser‑Cut Precision: crisp louvers, mesh and hinge barrels
• Complete Exterior Set: no additional PE needed for basic detailing
• Historic Fidelity: ideal for inter‑war & early‑WWII Soviet displays

Upgrade Your BA‑3/BA‑6 Model Today!

Bring your Soviet armoured vehicle to the next level—order now and give your scale model unmatched realism!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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