Eduard 35983 Centurion Mk.5/2 105mm NATO arm. shields 1/35 AFV Club – Photo-Etched Parts Set

The Eduard 35983 Centurion Mk.5/2 105mm NATO arm. shields accessory set is a high-quality photo-etched parts kit designed for the Centurion Mk.5/2 105mm tank model in 1/35 scale (for the AFV Club kit). It is an excellent enhancement for the standard model kit, offering great possibilities for improving the model’s details and achieving an even more realistic final effect.

Historical Background of the Centurion Mk.5/2 105mm Vehicle

The Centurion Mk.5/2 tank is a legendary British vehicle from the Cold War era. It was primarily used by the British Army and other NATO countries from the late 1950s through the 1980s. It was renowned for its exceptional reliability and solid ballistic protection, while the upgrade to a 105 mm gun gave it high combat effectiveness. Centurions saw action in, among others, Middle Eastern conflicts, the Korean War (in earlier versions), and various Indian conflicts.

Technical Details of the Eduard 35983 Set

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: brass photo-etched sheet
• Designed for: AFV Club’s Centurion Mk.5/2 105mm model
• Countries of use: United Kingdom, NATO countries
• Parts for assembling the gun shields, shield details, handles, hooks, and other small details enhancing the realism of the turret and gun
• Includes a detailed graphic assembly instruction
• The set does not include plastic parts – it is an add-on for a plastic model kit

Product Category

Photo-etched parts set for plastic models, premium modeling accessories.

Is This Set Worth Choosing?

We highly recommend this product to advanced modelers looking to take their Centurion model to a new level of realism and historical accuracy. Eduard photo-etched parts are renowned for excellent quality and straightforward assembly when using the right tools. This is the perfect choice for diorama enthusiasts and military model collectors who appreciate superb detail replication.

Assembly Difficulty Level: 4/5

This product is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers. Working with photo-etched parts requires precision, experience, and the ability to solder or glue very small components.