Eduard 1/35
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The following photo-etch sets are for Dragon's 1/35 Panzer 38(t) kit (#6290).
#36-020 Panzer 38(t) Ausf G interior
This set contains parts to detail the kit interior, hull and turret.
Contains all interior turret rivet lines, details for ammo bins, floor
plate, vision block frames, driver's control pedals, instrument panel
with transparent film, radio face plate, transmission details, main gun
and machine gun parts, firewall details,and lots of fasteners, belts and
straps.
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#36-021 Panzer 38(t) Ausf G exterior
The exterior set includes full replacement fenders and braces. Fenders
have etched grooves for the user to emboss the stiffening ribs. Also included
are spare track brackets (front and rear), tool clasps, shovel blade,
jack parts and brackets, perforated tool box, light brackets, engine cover
hinges, and lots of tie-down loops.
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#36-022 Panzer 38(t) Ammo Boxes
This set contains the parts needed for the hull and turret ammunition storage containers, and the perforated covers for the boxes. Each box is a multi-part assembly, including latches, handles, straps, and brackets. Several boxes are made in differing styles, depending on location. Instructions show how many of each to make, how to assemble, and their location in the model. Different configurations are shown for the hull sides, firewall and turret stowage, with boxes stacked together in some instances.
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Conclusion
All straps have delicate "leather" texture etched onto their surfaces, with sharply defined buckles, and the holes for the buckles. All sets exhibit the clean, crisp etching Eduard is known for. The outside frames of each fret have variously sized holes to enable the modeler to extrude bolts heads with heated sprue. All sets include concise, comprehensive instructions showing where to bend and which kit parts to replace. Some of these details may be hard to see on the finished model, given its limited openings, but they are beautifully rendered and WE know they're in there. Users will hate to paint them, because those unfamiliar with the level of detail these sets provide will just think "hey, nice model." Etched sets just don't come any better than these; be sure to check them out. Highly recommended for experienced fiddley bit fanatics. I would like to thank Eduard for the review sets.
