Eduard 35438 M-113 IDF Zelda Armour Shields 1/35 Academy – Photo-Etched Parts for M113 Model

The Eduard 35438 M-113 IDF Zelda armour shields set in 1/35 scale is a high-quality kit of four original photo-etched brass sheets, dedicated to the Academy M113 Zelda models. This product is designed for modelers who seek the highest level of detail fidelity for the M113 armored vehicle used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

• Scale: 1/35
• Application: Academy M113 IDF Zelda plastic model
• Country of use: Israel
• Period: from the 1970s, modern era, Middle East conflicts (including Arab-Israeli wars, UN peacekeeping operations)
• Material: high-quality photo-etched brass
• Category: Model kit accessories, metal accessories for plastic model kits
• Set contents: 4 precisely made plates with slat armour elements (armour shields), railings, meshes, and other details specific to the Zelda version

The M113 Zelda is a modernized version of the American M113 armored personnel carrier, used by the Israeli army since the 1970s. It features numerous modifications, mainly additional armour shields, designed to protect soldiers from gunfire and shrapnel during local conflicts. It was widely used during the Yom Kippur War, the Lebanon War, and in anti-terrorist and patrol operations.

The Eduard 35438 set allows detailed replication of the characteristic armour protection elements of this vehicle. The photo-etched parts enable you to replace simplified plastic details with high-quality metal parts, greatly enhancing the realism and authenticity of the finished model. This is an essential upgrade for anyone building the Israeli M113 Zelda version and valuing the highest level of craftsmanship and historical detail.

We recommend this product to intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 4/5) with experience working with photo-etched parts. Using these components requires precision, delicate processing, and knowledge of modeling techniques such as bending and gluing metal to plastic.

Eduard 35438 M-113 IDF Zelda armour shields is an indispensable addition to any modeler’s workshop who is passionate about Israeli vehicles or a fan of modern Middle Eastern armor.