Eduard 35651 M-978 Exterior 1/35 Italeri – Photo-etched Details Set

Eduard 35651 M-978 Exterior is a high-quality photo-etched parts set designed to upgrade Italeri's 1/35 scale M-978 HEMTT vehicle model. This product allows for a significant increase in the realism of a replica of the modern tanker truck used by the United States Army. The base model represents a vehicle from the HEMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck) family, which was designed to provide mobility and logistic support on the battlefield.

Historical Background of the M-978 HEMTT Vehicle

The American M-978 tanker was introduced into service in the 1980s during the Cold War. The HEMTT design served and still serves in the US Army as the primary means of fuel transportation for ground and air vehicles. HEMTT vehicles have participated in operations in the Middle East, including conflicts in the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Features of the Eduard 35651 Set

• Scale: 1/35
• Category: photo-etched detail set for plastic scale model kits
• Country of origin of the vehicle: United States
• Period of use: Cold War, Modern Era
• The set includes two photo-etched frets made from top-quality metal alloy, ensuring durability and precision of details
• Dedicated to Italeri M-978 model – the set fits this manufacturer perfectly
• Allows for highly accurate reproduction of handles, grills, brackets, and small external details of the M-978 tanker
• By using photo-etched parts, it is possible to achieve significantly greater realism than with the standard plastic parts included in the kit.

Who Do We Recommend This Set For?

Eduard 35651 M-978 Exterior is aimed at advanced modellers who wish to further enhance the level of detail on their M-978 model. We recommend this set to enthusiasts of modern military vehicles and modelers striving for hyperrealism and historical accuracy. It is especially recommended for those experienced in working with delicate photo-etched parts.

• Assembly difficulty: 4/5
• Requires precise modelling tools and skills in combining photo-etched parts with plastic elements

If you want your 1/35 scale M-978 model to look exceptionally realistic and stand out among others, the Eduard 35651 set is the perfect choice.