1/35 T-34/85 (ICM) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD035283)

What Is It?

Elevate the look and realism of your T-34/85 tank model with this premium Photo-Etched Detailing Set, meticulously crafted to fit the ICM 1/35 scale kit. Developed from mid-1943 onward, the T-34/85 added a larger turret and a potent 85 mm main gun to the iconic T-34 design, bolstering Soviet capabilities against heavier Axis armor in pivotal WWII battles. Celebrated for its agility, sloped armor, and robust turret improvements, this tank significantly shaped the Eastern Front and beyond. Transform your model from a basic assembly into an impressive showpiece, capturing the refined aesthetics and battlefield practicality that made the T-34/85 a legendary piece of Soviet armor. Crafted from 0.15 mm brass, this set includes two photo-etch boards, boasting 46 unique parts. By integrating grilles, protective mesh, air vents, water storage tanks, straps, handles, latches, hinges, additional storage boxes, and tow-away rope brackets, you can replicate the critical external elements of the real “T-34/85”—bringing your model to life so everyone around you can appreciate its rugged functionality and wartime engineering. 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-34/85 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 ideal for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers wanting a notable yet approachable boost in detail over plastic parts
• Diorama builders portraying mid- to late-war Soviet tank scenes on the Eastern Front
• Collectors craving a show-stopping final finish that underscores the T-34/85’s enhancements
• Armor enthusiasts focusing on the T-34’s practical changes that accompanied the 85 mm turret

Benefits

1. Detailed Exterior Enhancements: Including mesh screens, vents, storage boxes, tool straps, etc., capturing the T-34/85’s utilitarian design
2. High-Quality Brass Material: 0.15 mm brass ensuring crisp lines that integrate seamlessly with paint and weathering
3. 46 Unique Parts: Two photo-etch boards refining the tank’s fundamental outer fittings
4. Medium Difficulty: A manageable step for modelers upgrading Soviet armor fidelity without advanced-level complexity

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Two brass photo-etch boards featuring grilles, protective mesh, water storage tanks, straps, hinges, towing rope brackets, etc.
• Color instruction manual detailing precise assembly and positioning

Applications

Perfect for upgrading:

• WWII dioramas highlighting the T-34/85’s role in mid- to late-war battles
• Showcase or competition builds that need a show-stopping finish emphasizing the T-34’s advanced turret design
• Collector’s displays focusing on the subtle enhancements that separated the T-34/85 from earlier variants

Historical Background

The T-34/85 arrived as a response to heavier German tanks that emerged in 1943. Sporting a larger, three-man turret and the potent 85 mm ZiS-S-53 gun, it balanced firepower, armor slope, and maneuverability more effectively than its predecessor. Deployed in mass production by early 1944, T-34/85 units significantly bolstered Soviet armored forces during crucial offensives like Operation Bagration and the push into Eastern Europe. Beyond WWII, T-34/85 tanks saw post-war service globally, underscoring their practicality and resilience in varied climates and battlefields. By incorporating Microdesign’s detailing set, you honor the T-34/85’s critical leap in Soviet tank design, replicating the tank’s robust exterior fittings—like vent covers, towing gear, and extra stowage—that supported it through some of the war’s most pivotal engagements.

How to Use

Follow these steps for an impressive T-34/85 build:

1. Remove or sand away any molded plastic details replaced by the photo-etch parts (mesh, vents, boxes, straps, etc.).
2. Carefully separate each brass item from the two photo-etch boards using fine cutters. Bend them as per the color instruction manual.
3. Affix them with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or another suitable adhesive, ensuring each piece fits flush—particularly for items like water storage tanks or hinge assemblies.
4. Add smaller components (like straps, handles, or latch brackets) toward the end, double-checking orientation before final placement.
5. Prime & paint with historically correct Soviet green or customized camouflage, blending your new brass elements seamlessly into the final look.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD035283? ?

• Essential T-34/85 Upgrades: Focuses on grills, mesh, stowage enhancements, and more—revealing the tank’s mid-war refinements
• Precision Brass Pieces: 0.15 mm thickness ensuring crisp edges and secure bonding with standard adhesives
• 46 Precisely Etched Parts: Two photo-etch boards + color instructions refining the T-34/85’s iconic shell
• Medium Complexity: A balanced project for hobbyists improving historical accuracy and visual impact

Upgrade Your T-34/85 & Demonstrate Soviet Armor Mastery with Unmatched Detailing!

Elevate your  armored diorama or collector’s display by integrating these fine brass parts. Order now and bring to life the mid-war improvements that made the T-34/85 a cornerstone of Soviet tank warfare!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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