E.T. Model EA35-112 WWII German Panther D Engine Grill Mesh For TAMIYA 35345 1/35 – photo-etched engine grilles for Panther D

E.T. Model EA35-112 is a specialist set of photo-etched accessories designed for the plastic model of the German Panther Ausf. D tank in 1/35 scale, produced by TAMIYA (catalog number 35345). This product was created for demanding modelers who want to achieve the highest possible level of detail accuracy when building this iconic armored vehicle from World War II.

Historical Information and Application

The Panther Ausf. D was the first version of the famous German medium tank used by the Wehrmacht. This tank appeared on the Eastern Front in 1943, participating, among others, in the Battle of Kursk. It was renowned for its excellent armament and effective sloped armor. Panther Ds served in German armored units until the end of World War II, becoming an icon of German military engineering of that period.

Set Features

• Category: Photo-etched accessory set for plastic scale models
• Scale: 1/35
• Material: thin photo-etched metal (brass or stainless steel)
• Purpose: dedicated for the TAMIYA 35345 – Panther Ausf. D kit
• Contents: precisely manufactured protective engine mesh grilles, faithfully reproducing the original elements used on vehicles of that period
• Historical period: World War II (1943-1945)
• Country of use: Germany (Wehrmacht)
• This product does not include the base plastic model – it is an advanced detail set

Advantages and Recommendation

The E.T. Model EA35-112 photo-etched engine grilles will significantly enhance the realism of the TAMIYA Panther D model by adding perfectly rendered details not available in the standard kit. The metal mesh structure faithfully replicates the original covers used on front-line tanks, and the minimal thickness of the components ensures proper scale appearance. This product is recommended for intermediate and advanced armor modelers – difficulty level 3/5. It requires caution and precision during assembly and is ideal for modelers seeking museum-quality detail in their 1/35 scale military miniatures collection.