E.T. Model E35-217 Soviet Project 704 SPH (For TRUMPETER 05575) - 1/35 Scale Photo-Etched Parts Set

E.T. Model E35-217 Soviet Project 704 SPH is a professional set of photo-etched detail parts designed specifically for the self-propelled howitzer Project 704 model in 1/35 scale by Trumpeter (catalog number 05575). This set is aimed at advanced modelers who wish to achieve the highest level of detail and historical accuracy in their model. Precisely made photo-etched metal parts allow you to significantly enrich the appearance of the model, elevating its realism to an entirely new level.

Historical Information about Project 704

Project 704 was a Soviet experimental tank destroyer from the end of World War II, developed in 1945 by design bureaus in the USSR. The vehicle was distinguished by a well-sloped, armored superstructure and a powerful main armament—the 152 mm ML-20SM gun, mounted in a massive enclosed casemate. Despite its advanced technical solutions, Project 704 never entered mass production. Its prototype has been preserved and can be seen at the Tank Museum in Kubinka near Moscow. The model depicts the reality of the late 1940s, belonging to the closing period of World War II and the early years of the Cold War.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/35 – dedicated to military vehicle models for diorama collections or standalone displays
• Country of origin: USSR (Soviet Union)
• Period of use: end of World War II and the immediate postwar years (1945–early 1950s)
• Material: photo-etched metal – extremely precise, durable, and allows for accurate reproduction of details (grilles, mounts, handles, small equipment items, armor details)
• Intended for: Trumpeter 05575 model only – allows you to upgrade the model beyond the standard plastic kit edition
• Category: professional modeling accessories, photo-etched parts

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

This product is primarily recommended for advanced and intermediate modelers who want to recreate the Soviet Project 704 with the utmost attention to historical and modeling detail. Assembly of photo-etched parts requires precision and familiarity with working with such materials, which is why we rate the difficulty level as 4/5. The set allows you to build a competition-level realistic model and is an excellent choice for armored vehicle enthusiasts and collectors of Soviet equipment from World War II and the Cold War era.