E.T. Model E35-285 Soviet KV-85/KV-122 Heavy Tank Basic For TRUMPETER Kit 1/35

The E.T. Model E35-285 photo-etched parts set is designed to enhance 1/35 scale Soviet heavy tank models KV-85 and KV-122, offered by Trumpeter. This product is made from high-quality brass sheet, ensuring excellent detail precision and greater durability during scale model assembly. The photo-etched accessories allow you to achieve a remarkable depth of detail that is usually simplified in plastic models—the set includes, among others, handles, shields, mesh screens, and small structural components that cannot be reproduced by other means.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: USSR (Soviet Union)
• Intended use: Upgrading KV-85 and KV-122 tank models to match the detail level of the real vehicles
• Material: Photo-etched brass sheet
• Category: Enhancement set – photo-etched parts for plastic scale models

Historical overview:
The KV-85 and KV-122 heavy tanks represented some of the culminating achievements of Soviet armored engineering towards the end of World War II. Both variants were developments of the famous KV tank series. The KV-85 appeared in 1943 in response to the new threat posed by German Tiger and Panther tanks. It was an effective modification of earlier models, fitted with a turret similar to that of the IS-1 and a powerful 85 mm gun. The KV-122 was an even rarer prototype, testing the use of a 122 mm gun which later became the basis for the legendary IS-2. These vehicles were mainly used by the Red Army in the concluding campaigns of the Eastern Front.

Period of use: World War II (1943–1945)

Recommendation:
This advanced enhancement set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modeling enthusiasts seeking the highest level of realism in their builds. Assembly of fine, photo-etched parts requires precision and patience, and the final results significantly increase the collectible value of the finished model.

Difficulty level: 4/5

By choosing the E.T. Model E35-285 set, you invest in professional quality and authentic historical details—an ideal choice for enthusiasts of Soviet armored vehicles from World War II.