E.T. Model E35-039 WWII British 17prd Anti-Tank Gun Mk.I For BRONCO 35024 1/35

E.T. Model E35-039 WWII British 17prd Anti-Tank Gun Mk.I is a high-quality set of photo-etched details and complementary components designed for the 1/35 scale BRONCO (kit no. 35024) 17-pounder Mk.I anti-tank gun model. This product is intended for advanced modelers seeking to enhance their plastic replica with highly realistic details and improve its historical and visual accuracy.

• Scale: 1/35 – the model fits perfectly with vehicles and dioramas in this popular scale.
• Country of use: United Kingdom and Allies during World War II.
• Material: The set includes photo-etched brass parts. E.T. Model products are renowned for their highest precision – the thin brass sheets allow for the recreation of the most intricate details not available in standard plastic kits. The packaging also includes small resin parts, enhancing the accuracy of movable parts and bolts.
• Category: Detail set for scale models (photo-etched accessories and resin parts).

Brief historical overview:
The Ordnance QF 17-pounder anti-tank gun was one of the most effective Allied anti-tank guns used during World War II, especially from 1943 onward. It made a significant contribution to the successes of British and Canadian forces on the fields of Western Europe. Famous for penetrating even the heaviest armored German tanks such as the Panther and Tiger, it was employed both as a standalone gun position and as the main armament of the Sherman "Firefly" tank. Its combat debut took place during the Tunisian campaign, and it was intensively deployed during the Normandy landings and subsequent battles in Europe (1943–1945).

Why choose this set?
The E.T. Model E35-039 set is aimed at modelers striving for the highest realism in their projects. It allows for the recreation of details such as small handles, mounts, trigger mechanism details, realistic shields and mesh, as well as chassis components of the gun that are not present in standard plastic kits. The use of photo-etched parts significantly increases the difficulty level, but also the visual impact of the finished model.

• Difficulty level: 4/5 – the set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers with experience working with small photo-etched parts and cyanoacrylate adhesives.
• Recommended for: Enthusiasts of WWII military models, historical diorama collectors, and individuals who appreciate perfect replication of key Allied weapon systems from 1943–1945.

Choose E.T. Model E35-039 if you want to bring your BRONCO 35024 model to a masterful level of detail and historical fidelity!