Voyager Model PEA450 is a high-quality upgrade set designed for the 1/35 scale Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf.J tank model (dedicated to Boder 35008). This product was developed to maximize the faithful reproduction of the final versions of the German steel mesh armor "Thoma shields" that were mounted on the side armor and turret of Panzer IV tanks during the last years of World War II.

• Category: Photo-etched set for plastic models.
• Scale: 1/35 – allows precise reproduction of details in close-up.
• Original country of use: Germany.
• Historical period: World War II, especially the years 1944-1945.
• Place of use: Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf.J tanks were used by the Wehrmacht on all fronts, including the defense of Berlin and battles on the eastern and western fronts.
• Material: Highest precision photo-etched metal – thin, realistic wire meshes and mountings.
• Contents: Comprehensive photo-etched sheet with detailed schürzen panels, supports, and detailed assembly instructions.
• Purpose: Upgrade set for the Boder 35008 model – exclusively for advanced modelers who can work with delicate metal parts.
• Difficulty level: 5/5 – photo-etched set requires experience and precision.

Thoma shields, or mesh screens, were a protective structure used on late versions of the Pz.Kpfw. IV instead of the classic steel side skirts, intended to increase protection against shaped-charge projectiles and reduce vehicle weight. Voyager Model, as a leader in upgrade set production, offers realistic and faithfully reproduced "Thoma" meshes that stand out due to authentic photo-etched structure and ease of modification, ensuring a previously unattainable depth of detail in armored modeling.

Why do we recommend it? This product is an essential set for any modeler looking to build a perfect replica of the late-war Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf.J. Thanks to the original photo-etched details, you will achieve outstanding accuracy and historical fidelity. Ideal for experienced historical modeling enthusiasts, collectors, and model competition participants.