Voyager Model PE351237 Modern US M48A3-A5 MBT Fenders Upgrade Set for TAKOM 2161 and 2162 1/35

The Voyager Model PE351237 set is a specialist set of photo-etched elements intended for the detailed recreation of the fenders of M48A3-A5 MBT tank models in 1/35 scale. It is compatible with TAKOM kits No. 2161 and 2162. This set is designed for demanding modelers who wish to achieve the highest level of realism and faithfully reproduce the distinctive details of this American tank from the Cold War era and modern times.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: United States, also used by numerous NATO allied armies as well as countries in the Middle East and Asia
• Material: high-quality stainless steel (photo-etched metal sheet)
• Parts included: precise photo-etched parts for the fenders, mesh screens, mounts, and hull details of the M48A3/A5 MBT
• Category: detailing set, accessories for plastic model kits
• Manufacturer: Voyager Model

M48A3-A5 MBT are upgraded versions of the American Patton tank, originally designed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These tanks were widely used from the Cold War period, participating in operations in Vietnam, various Middle Eastern conflicts, and by users around the world up to the present day. The A3 and A5 upgrades included improved powertrains, electronics, and additional armor, allowing these vehicles to serve for many decades.

The Voyager Model PE351237 photo-etched set enables the precise replication of components often omitted or simplified in standard plastic sprues—such as realistic fenders with detailed locks and hooks, mesh over air intake grilles, and various mounting details. Thanks to the use of thin steel sheet, all parts maintain scale thickness and crisp structure, guaranteeing a professional final effect.

We recommend this set to experienced modelers and 1/35 military diorama enthusiasts who wish to enhance the realism of their vehicles. The assembly difficulty level is rated at 4/5—it requires a certain level of skill in working with metal parts and modeling tools for precise bending and gluing. This is an excellent choice for modelers seeking perfect reproduction of even the finest military equipment details.