Eduard Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.D/B (36402 for MiniArt) 1:35

[Mike]

Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.D/B (36402 for MiniArt)

1:35 Eduard

 

 

MiniArt's new and growing range of Panzer III models in 1:35 gets the Eduard treatment with this new set that's designed to augment the detail already there.  As usual with Eduard's Photo-Etch (PE) and Mask sets, they arrive in a flat resealable package, with a white backing card protecting the contents and the instructions that are sandwiched between.

 

 

A single brass fret contains all the parts needed, which starts with a new set of fenders with workable hinges that depend upon lengths of 0.3mm wire that you must provide, and result in a highly realistic finished item.  At the rear a set of detailed mesh panels are folded and fixed to the cooling vents under the rear apron.  The kit jack block is replaced by an all-new three-section PE assembly that replicates the wood grain, and is held together by a frame each end and a carry-handle.  This is fitted into a new bracket on the fender, and is accompanied by new shackles for the pioneer tools such as the axe, fire extinguisher, jack itself, pry-bar and the S-shaped track-tool.  The moulded-in cleats must be removed from the tools first of course, and the area made good.

 

 

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