E.T. Model E35-061 Italian B1 "Centauro" Late Version(3rd Series) Machine Gun (For TRUMPETER 00388) 1/35 – Photo-Etched Detail Set

The offered product, E.T. Model E35-061 Italian B1 "Centauro" Late Version (3rd Series) Machine Gun, is a set of exclusive photo-etched details in 1/35 scale designed for precise reproduction of the machine gun and armament components for the Italian combat vehicle model B1 Centauro in the late 3rd series version. The set was specifically prepared for the popular TRUMPETER 00388 model, ensuring perfect dimensional compatibility, ease of assembly, and historical accuracy.

• Scale: 1/35 – detailed replication of fine machine details fully matching the dimensions of the vehicle model.
• Country of use: Italy – the B1 Centauro is a wheeled combat vehicle designed by the IVECO-Fiat OTO Melara consortium.
• Brief historical overview: The Centauro B1 is an eight-wheeled tank destroyer widely used by the Italian army and exported to several countries around the world. It served, among others, in NATO operations in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq, especially from the 1990s, as well as during peacekeeping missions in the post-Cold War and contemporary periods.
• Service period: from the early 1990s to the present (modern era).
• Material: professionally crafted photo-etched parts made from high-quality metal – they provide ultra-realistic, thin, and precise details not achievable with traditional plastic.
• Category: modeling accessories – photo-etched detail set for plastic models (upgrade set for 1/35 scale model).
• Additional information: the set allows for building a realistic machine gun mount on the turret, including small handles, shields, and other elements characteristic of the 3rd series B1 Centauro.
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers due to the high-precision work required with micro parts.
• Recommendation: This product is particularly recommended for experienced military modelers wishing to enhance their Italian vehicle models with a high level of detail – ideal for diorama and realistic collector displays.

By choosing E.T. Model E35-061, you can be sure your B1 Centauro model will reach a new, professional level of detail and accuracy.