Voyager Model PE35437 WWII Russian ASU-85 airborne self-propelled gun Mod.1956 for TRUMPETER 01588 1/35

Voyager Model PE35437 is a high-quality detail-up set designed for the ASU-85 model, a self-propelled anti-tank gun used by Soviet airborne forces. The set has been developed specifically for the Trumpeter 1/35 scale kit (catalog number 01588), ensuring excellent fit and significantly enhancing the level of detail on the base model.

The ASU-85 (Russian: АСУ-85) was a self-propelled anti-tank gun developed in the Soviet Union in the early 1950s. Its primary role was to increase the firepower of airborne troops – the vehicle was widely used by the USSR from the late 1950s until the 1970s during the Cold War era. This vehicle took part, among others, in the invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 and was operated by many countries of the Eastern Bloc.

The Voyager Model PE35437 set includes photo-etched parts made of high-quality metal. These precise details allow for accurate reproduction of features such as ventilation grilles, locks, turret details, handles, mounts, and other delicate external elements of the vehicle, which are difficult to achieve in standard plastic kits. It significantly enhances the realism and historical accuracy of the replica.

• Purpose: Detailing upgrade for the ASU-85 Trumpeter 01588 kit in 1/35 scale
• Material: Photo-etched details, high-quality metal
• Historical period: Cold War, 1950s–70s
• Country of use: Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact countries
• Category: Detail-up set (photo-etched accessories, modeling upgrades)
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – recommended for advanced modelers and enthusiasts of Russian vehicles

Voyager Model PE35437 is especially recommended for those who highly value realism, authentic detail reproduction, and historical accuracy in their military models. It is ideal for intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to take their collection or diorama to the next level of quality and realism.

Thanks to the use of photo-etched details, your ASU-85 model will achieve an exceptionally realistic appearance, translating not only to satisfaction during the build process but also to recognition at model competitions.