1/35 Komintern Artillery Tractor 'Basic Set' (Trumpeter) Photo‑Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD035596)

What Is It?

Elevate your Komintern heavy artillery tractor to museum‑quality standards with this comprehensive photo‑etched upgrade. Tailored for the Trumpeter 1/35 kit, the set supplies an arsenal of ultra‑fine brass components, including: engine‑hood louvers, radiator air‑vents, cab floor tread‑plate, gear‑shifter gates & pedals, window frames, door hinges, windshield wipers, strap buckles, pad‑locks, toolbox clasps, stowage tie‑downs and many more intricate additional fittings. Etched from resilient 0 .15 mm brass, every bolt row and vent slot appears at perfect scale thickness, giving your 1930s tractor the crisp metal presence lost in plastic. Ready to bend, glue and paint, these 93 parts will turn your Komintern into a show‑stopping work-of-art on the bench or in a diorama. 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 Komintern artillery tractor 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 seeking crisp, scale‑true details
• Red‑Army enthusiasts focused on pre‑war and early‑WWII artillery logistics
• Diorama builders depicting heavy‑gun towing or field‑repair scenes
• Collectors after a centre‑piece tractor in their Soviet line‑up

Benefits

1. Sharper Definition: Metal grilles & hinges replace soft plastic parts
2. Scale Accuracy: 0 .15 mm brass ≈ 5 mm steel plating in real life
3. Complete Cab & Hull Upgrade: From foot pedals to engine screens
4. Medium Skill Level: Rewarding without being overwhelming

Product Details

Kit Composition

• One photo‑etch fret – engine deck, cab & hull fittings
• Clear instrument‑film – printed dial faces for dash panel
• Full‑colour instructions – step‑by‑step bending & placement charts

Applications

• Winter War 1940 dioramas towing 152 mm howitzers
• Eastern‑Front artillery columns in 1941–42
• Field workshop scenes showing engine‑bay maintenance and refuelling

Historical Background

The Komintern artillery tractor, introduced in 1934, utilised the suspension of the T‑24 tank mated to a diesel truck engine, creating a reliable tracked hauler for heavy guns such as the 152 mm ML‑20 or 203 mm howitzer. Serving from the Khalkhin‑Gol clashes through the harsh winters of the Great Patriotic War, its open cab and riveted hull gained iconic status in Red‑Army artillery units. The distinctive engine‑hood slats, angular fenders and spartan interior—faithfully reproduced in this Microdesign set—make the Komintern a standout subject for Soviet vehicle enthusiasts.

How to Use

1. Remove kit’s molded vents, handles and brackets, cleaning contact points.
2. Snip PE parts from fret with fine cutters; smooth edges with a needle file.
3. Bend to shape using tweezers or a folding tool, following colour diagrams.
4. Secure with thin CA glue; align with kit reference rivet lines.
5. Prime, paint and weather to match your desired front‑line theatre.
6. Study period photos for dash gauge colours and stowage strap positions.

Why Choose Imodeller’s MD035596?

• True Metal Realism: brass grilles & hinges capture factory‑pressed steel look
• Laser‑Cut Accuracy: perfectly etched louvers and slot‑head bolts
• Complete Cab & Hull Treatment: no need for extra aftermarket upgrades
• Historically Correct: ideal for inter‑war & early‑WWII Red‑Army displays

Upgrade Your Komintern Model Now!

Take your Soviet artillery tractor to the next level—order this Microdesign PE set today and enjoy unmatched authenticity!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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