{"product_id":"53272-panzer-art-re35-271-sand-armor-for-m10-achilles-academyampitaleri-kits-135","title":"Panzer Art RE35-271 Sand armor for M10 Achilles (Academy\u0026amp;Italeri kits) 1\/35","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003ePanzer Art RE35-271 Sand Armor for M10 Achilles (Academy \u0026amp; Italeri kits) 1\/35\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003ePanzer Art RE35-271 Sand armor for M10 Achilles\u003c\/strong\u003e enhancement set in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e scale is a high-quality, detailed resin model designed for use with the popular M10 Achilles kits from Academy and Italeri. This product allows for precise recreation of the characteristic “sand armor” used by Allied armored units during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom (British Army), Canadian units and Polish 1st Armoured Division\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II, mainly 1944–1945, during battles in Normandy and on the Western Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality resin providing sharp details and ease of processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin detail-up set for plastic models\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for Academy and Italeri M10 Achilles kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eM10 Achilles\u003c\/strong\u003e was the British version of the famous American M10 Wolverine tank destroyer, equipped with the powerful 17-pounder gun, greatly increasing its firepower. British engineers added extra armor made from sandbags (“sand armor”) as an improvised reinforcement against shaped-charge projectiles and shrapnel during operations in Normandy. This armor can be seen in many archival photos from the front, making such a model both historically and modellers’ unique.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Panzer Art RE35-271 set allows you to recreate this rarely-seen detail—in superb quality, with realistically rendered folds and placement of the sandbags, as well as precise fabric texture. Careful fit to the hulls of Academy and Italeri models ensures easy assembly, enhancing the realism of the completed model. The resin used for this set offers a much higher level of detail than standard plastic kits. The set is intended for both advanced modelers and intermediate military history enthusiasts.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend this product\u003c\/strong\u003e for its precise workmanship and unique historical character. An excellent choice for modelers who enjoy dioramas and detailed representations of World War II realities. We rate the assembly difficulty as \u003cstrong\u003e4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e—recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who expect a high level of detail.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Panzer Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723110699342,"sku":"PANRE35-271","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/71f3e7f801fb1c5cdaf6387bfc341c0e.jpg?v=1755552610","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/53272-panzer-art-re35-271-sand-armor-for-m10-achilles-academyampitaleri-kits-135","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}