Das Werk DW35039 GFF Eagle IV EKT / FuPers 2013 1/35 – plastic model kit

Das Werk DW35039 is a high-quality plastic model kit depicting the German armored multipurpose vehicle GFF Eagle IV in the EKT / FuPers variant, used by the Bundeswehr in 2013. The 1/35 scale offers excellent detail and proportions true to the real vehicle, making it perfect for the most demanding collectors and military modeling enthusiasts.

GFF Eagle IV EKT / FuPers – a brief history

The Eagle IV belongs to a family of armored vehicles developed by the Swiss company MOWAG, based on technology known from the Duro platform. These units entered service with the German Bundeswehr in response to the need for a light and versatile vehicle suited for modern asymmetric conflicts. The Eagle IV EKT / FuPers was operated, among others, during German stabilization missions in Afghanistan and other regions of Bundeswehr deployments worldwide since 2008, with the discussed version seeing operational use in 2013. Period of use: present day / 21st-century peacekeeping operations.

Kit contents and materials

• Multi-part plastic model kit in 1/35 scale
• Precisely reproduced surfaces of the hull, armor, and details
• Photo-etched parts ensuring perfect replication of fine external details (e.g., shields, locks, mechanical small parts)
• Parts require self-assembly and painting
• Clear and detailed assembly instructions

Product category

Plastic model kit primarily intended for intermediate and advanced modelers. Thanks to its high level of detail and photo-etched parts, it is an excellent choice for hobbyists seeking realism and authenticity in models of contemporary battlefield vehicles.

Recommendation and difficulty level

We highly recommend this set to fans of modern military technology, those building Bundeswehr mission dioramas, and collectors of Bundeswehr and NATO vehicles. The assembly complexity and presence of photo-etched parts make this model rated at a difficulty level of 4/5 – experience working with small, precise components is recommended.