Voyager Model PE35708 Russian JS-4 (Object 245) Heavy Tank Fenders (For TRUMPETER 05573) 1/35 – photo-etched detail set for the JS-4 heavy tank model

Voyager Model PE35708 is a professional upgrade set designed for the plastic model of the Soviet JS-4 heavy tank (factory designation: Object 245) in 1/35 scale, compatible with Trumpeter kit no. 05573. The set includes top-quality photo-etched elements designed to replicate the fenders with a full range of details impossible to achieve with traditional plastic molding. The photo-etched parts are made of durable metal, which ensures their longevity and sharpness of details, giving the modeller the opportunity to create an even more realistic and refined model of the Soviet postwar giant.

Technical and Historical Information

• Scale: 1/35 – set intended for plastic model kits.
• Material: durable photo-etched metal parts.
• Product category: upgrade set, photo-etched part, modelling accessory for plastic model kits.
• Intended for: Soviet JS-4 (Object 245) tank model – product created with Trumpeter kit no. 05573 in mind.
• Country of original use: Soviet Union (USSR).
• Historical period: early Cold War, 1947–1953.

Historical Description of the JS-4 Tank

The JS-4 heavy tank (Object 245) is a postwar Soviet armored vehicle designed as the successor to the legendary IS (Iosif Stalin) series. It was developed at the turn of the 1940s, during the onset of the Cold War. It was characterized by thick armor, powerful armament (122 mm D-25T gun), and a massive silhouette, making it suitable for breakthrough operations. Serial production began in 1947, but it ended as early as 1949. JS-4 vehicles did not see combat – however, they served as an important deterrent and were used as training units and kept in storage. The JS-4 paved the way for the development of Soviet armored designs during the Cold War era, demonstrating excellent ballistic protection and innovative technical solutions.

Why Choose This Voyager Model Upgrade Set?

• Precisely made photo-etched parts allow you to replicate realistic fenders, accurately reproducing the varied texture of the metal sheets used in real JS-4 tanks.
• The set allows you to replace simplified plastic model parts with highly realistic details.
• Very well fitted to the Trumpeter kit – ensures easy assembly and precise dimensional accuracy.
• Ideal for advanced and intermediate modellers looking to enhance the realism of their armored models.
• Recommended product – enables you to achieve maximum realism and improve the most important details in the JS-4 model.

Assembly difficulty: 4/5 (advanced – precise work is recommended as well as basic experience with metal photo-etched parts).