E.T. Model E35-252 Russian ZSU-23-4 Shilka Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (For MENG TS-023) – 1/35 Scale Photo-Etched Set

The E.T. Model E35-252 set is a high-quality modelling accessory designed to enhance the Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft gun model ZSU-23-4 Shilka in 1/35 scale, created specifically for the MENG TS-023 kit. This product is made from precisely cut brass sheet using the photo-etching technique, ensuring extremely detailed, thin, and realistic parts that cannot be achieved with standard plastic elements.

The ZSU-23-4 Shilka is a Soviet self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery system designed in the early 1960s, widely used from the Cold War era through to modern times. This model was equipped by the armies of the Soviet Union, Warsaw Pact states, and numerous countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The ZSU-23-4 became famous for its effective use during the Arab-Israeli conflicts, the war in Afghanistan, and during the Soviet intervention in Czechoslovakia in 1968. It became renowned for its quadruple 23mm automatic cannon, active radar system, and excellent mobility.

Material and Kit Contents:
The set consists of numerous sheets of photo-etched brass containing intricate details such as handles, protective grills, shield elements, and additional interior and exterior details for the vehicle. The kit also includes clear assembly instructions, guiding you precisely through each stage of upgrading your MENG TS-023 model.

• Scale: 1/35
• Category: Photo-etched detail set (model accessories for plastic model enhancement)
• Material: Photo-etched brass
• Application: For MENG's ZSU-23-4 Shilka model (TS-023)
• Country of use: USSR, Russia, satellite states, Middle Eastern, Asian, and African countries
• Historical period: Cold War, modern times
• Difficulty level: 4/5 – requires experience with photo-etched parts and precise assembly skills

We recommend the E.T. Model E35-252 set to all advanced plastic modelers who wish to achieve a higher level of realism in their ZSU-23-4 Shilka model and value detail and excellent workmanship. This set is superb for building dioramas and for competition-level modelling projects, significantly enhancing the visual impact and historical accuracy of your model.