Voyager Model PE35653 Modern Russian T-80B MBT (smoke discharger include) (For TRUMPETER 05565) 1/35 – Enhancement set for the T-80B model

The professional enhancement set Voyager Model PE35653, dedicated to the T-80B main battle tank (MBT) model in 1/35 scale (Trumpeter 05565), is an advanced set of photo-etched parts enabling you to increase the realism and detail of a replica of one of the most important armored vehicles of the Russian army during the Cold War period and modern times. The set includes, among others, precise details such as smoke grenade launcher imitations, ventilation grilles, handles, reactive armor elements, and small metal accessories, produced from high-quality sheets using photo-etching technology. Such details are impossible to achieve using standard plastic parts from the basic kit.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Russia (USSR and Russian Federation)
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times (from 1976 to present)
• Materials: Photo-etched metal (brass/stainless steel)
• Dedicated model: Trumpeter 05565 T-80B MBT
• Contents: Photo-etched parts, smoke grenade launcher set, assembly instructions
• Category: Modelling accessories – photo-etched set for plastic models

Historical information about the T-80B MBT

The T-80B tank, an evolution of the T-80 design, was introduced into service in the Soviet Union in the mid-1970s. Thanks to modern solutions such as a gas turbine engine, advanced composite armor, and the option to mount smoke grenade launchers, it was used, among other places, by units stationed in East Germany and during local conflicts, for example, in operations in Chechnya. The T-80B features a low-profile turret and distinctive reactive armor screens, the proper representation of which is crucial for a realistic scale model.

Recommendation and difficulty level

The Voyager Model PE35653 set is recommended for experienced modelers who want to maximize the realism of their model and showcase the finest details. Difficulty level: 4/5 – due to the precision required when handling delicate photo-etched parts. The set is perfect for military diorama enthusiasts and collectors of Soviet and Russian armored vehicle models.

If you want to faithfully reproduce the details and add unique character to your T-80B model – PE35653 from Voyager Model is the choice that will meet your expectations.