Voyager Model PE35808 Modern U.S. MPQ-53 Radar Basic (For TRUMPETER 01022) 1/35 – photo-etched set

The Voyager Model PE35808 Modern U.S. MPQ-53 Radar Basic (For TRUMPETER 01022) 1/35 set is a high-quality kit of photo-etched parts designed to detail and upgrade the Trumpeter 1/35 scale plastic model of the MPQ-53 radar (catalog number 01022). The set is dedicated to the radar model, which is an integral component of the American MIM-104 Patriot air defense system.

Product Information:

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of original user: United States of America (USA)
• Detailed historical description: The AN/MPQ-53 fire control radar is a modern radar system developed by Raytheon for the air and missile defense complex MIM-104 Patriot. This radar was introduced into service in the 1980s, playing a crucial role in combat operations during the Gulf War (1990–1991) and in subsequent modern conflicts. The equipment provided detection, identification, and missile guidance to both aerial and ballistic targets.
• Period of use: Modern era – from the 1980s to the present day.
• Material: Photo-etched brass parts – ensure precise detailing, much finer than plastic components.
• Set contents: Main panels, antenna and enclosure details, small structural elements, handles, and other details that significantly improve the realism of the basic Trumpeter model.
• Category: Detail-up set / photo-etched parts for a plastic model kit.
• Recommended for: Especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to increase the level of detail in their 1/35 military models. Ideal for dioramas featuring modern U.S. Army equipment.
• Build difficulty: 4/5 – requires basic knowledge of working with photo-etched parts and experience using modeling tools (e.g., bending tools, tweezers, CA glue).
• Why is it worth it? Voyager Model guarantees exceptionally detailed and realistic solutions that significantly enhance the visual value, making the model more impressive for both collectors and competition displays.

If you want to take the realism of your MPQ-53 Patriot radar model to the highest level – Voyager Model PE35808 is an investment that will meet the expectations of the most demanding modelers!