1/35 T-34/76 'Exterior' (Zvezda) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD035341)

What Is It?

Elevate the look and realism of your T-34/76 tank model with this incredible Photo-Etched Detailing Set, meticulously crafted for the Zvezda 1/35 scale kit. The T-34/76, introduced in 1940, is often cited as one of the most influential tank designs of WWII, boasting superior sloped armor, a powerful 76 mm main gun, and robust mobility ideal for large-scale Soviet offensives. Evolving continuously throughout the war, the T-34/76 stands as a symbol of Soviet resilience and engineering innovation on the Eastern Front. Transform your scale model from a routine assembly into a striking showpiece, capturing the functional yet formidable design that defined the T-34’s battlefield legacy. Crafted from brass (0.12 mm & 0.17 mm), this set includes two photo-etch boards plus a color instruction manual, delivering 71 unique parts. By integrating protective mesh, air vents, fenders, mudguards, rear storage boxes, side railings, straps, and more, you can replicate the nuanced external features of the real “T-34/76”—bringing your model to life so fellow hobbyists can appreciate its storied combat prowess and mechanical refinement. 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 T-34/76 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?

This photo-etch detailing set is perfect for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers aiming for a noticeable yet accessible upgrade in detailing
• Diorama creators portraying iconic Eastern Front scenarios during WWII
• Collectors seeking a show-stopping finish that spotlights Soviet tank engineering
• Armor enthusiasts emphasizing the T-34/76’s robust and functional exterior in historical displays

Benefits

1. Comprehensive Exterior Enhancements: Features mesh screens, vents, storage boxes, fenders, and more to capture the T-34’s utilitarian design
2. Top-Quality Brass Material: 0.12 mm & 0.17 mm brass delivering a precise metal finish that integrates seamlessly with paints and weathering
3. 71 Unique Parts: Two photo-etch boards refining the tank’s fundamental outer components
4. Medium Difficulty: A practical challenge for modelers enhancing Soviet armor authenticity without overly complex processes

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Two photo-etch brass boards featuring protective mesh, air vents, fenders, mudguards, storage boxes, side railings, straps, etc.
• Color instruction manual guiding precise assembly and placement

Applications

Perfect for upgrading:

• WWII Soviet dioramas depicting T-34/76 tanks on the Eastern Front
• Competitive-scale armor builds needing a show-stopping depiction of Stalin’s “warhorse”
• Collector’s kits focusing on the T-34/76’s rugged exterior design

Historical Background

The T-34/76, introduced in 1940, is widely acknowledged as one of the most pivotal tank designs, striking a balance between firepower, armor, and mobility. Fitted with a 76 mm gun and sloped armor, it outclassed many early German panzers when Operation Barbarossa began in 1941. Despite initial shortages and organizational issues, the T-34 was extensively produced and continuously refined, helping to shift the tide of armored warfare. Crews prized it for its relatively simple mechanics and robust field modifications, including diverse stowage and protective upgrades—reflections of Soviet adaptability under immense wartime pressure. By utilizing Microdesign’s detailing set, you honor the T-34/76’s reputation for survivability and offensive power, recreating the finely etched external features—like mesh covers, railings, and tool racks—that underscored its mechanical ruggedness on the front lines.

How to Use

Follow these steps for an outstanding T-34/76 build:

1. Carefully remove or sand away any molded plastic parts replaced by photo-etch components (vents, fenders, boxes, etc.).
2. Use fine nippers or a blade to separate the brass pieces from the two photo-etch boards. Bend them per the color instruction manual.
3. Secure each piece using cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or another recommended adhesive, ensuring proper alignment for items like mudguards or protective mesh.
4. Add smaller fittings like straps and side railings last, verifying orientation before final placement.
5. Prime & paint using historical Soviet olive green or camouflage patterns, blending your new brass details seamlessly into the tank’s finish.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD035341? ?

• Holistic Exterior Upgrades: Targets vents, mesh, stowage boxes, and more—spotlighting the T-34’s practical battlefield design
• Premium Brass Structure: 0.12 & 0.17 mm thickness ensuring crisp details that endure painting and weathering
• 71 Precisely Etched Parts: Two photo-etch boards + color instructions refining the T-34/76’s hallmark features
• Medium Difficulty: A strategic enhancement for modelers seeking historically correct detailing on Soviet armor

Upgrade Your T-34/76 & March Toward Victory with Unmatched Detailing!

Elevate your armor diorama or collector’s model by installing these superior brass elements. Order now and embrace the legacy of the T-34/76, capturing the rugged exterior that became an icon of Soviet armored power!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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