E.T. Model EA35-102 Russian T-55A Medium TANK Grilles For TAMIYA Kit 1/35

The E.T. Model EA35-102 photo-etched ventilator grilles set is designed for the Tamiya 1/35 scale T-55A medium tank kit. This dedicated, precisely manufactured set significantly enhances the realism and detail reproduction of key features on the model of the well-known Soviet tank, used by numerous armies around the world.

• Scale: 1/35 – perfectly compatible with the Tamiya model series in this category.
• Country of use: USSR (Russia) and many other countries worldwide thanks to its wide export and licensed production.
• Period of use: the T-55A tank entered service from the late 1950s, dominated during the Cold War era, and was used up to modern times in conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
• Material: high-precision photo-etched brass sheet, ensuring accurate reproduction of real mesh grilles and ventilation holes.
• Category: photo-etched detail-up set, intended as an upgrade for plastic scale models.
• The set includes: parts enabling a faithful reproduction of ventilator grilles, mesh covers, and fine details characteristic of the T-55A vehicle that are not available in the standard kit.
• Does not include extras such as a metal gun barrel or resin parts – focuses on the detail of mesh and grille components.
• Dedicated for intermediate and advanced modelers: working with photo-etched elements requires experience with small details as well as proficiency with super glue (CA) and metal bending tools.
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – requires the use of precise tools and basic knowledge of working with photo-etched parts.
• Recommended for detailing models built for competitions or for enthusiasts who wish to achieve the most realistic representation of the Soviet T-55A tank possible.

Using the E.T. Model EA35-102 set not only improves the look of the T-55A tank model, but also increases its collector’s value and allows the modeler to demonstrate advanced assembly skills. Indispensable for dioramas depicting Cold War conflicts or peacekeeping operations, where the T-55A played a significant role.