E.T. Model P35-232 Soviet 12.7mm DShKM Heavy Machine Gun (Type 1) 1/35 – 3D Resin Model

E.T. Model P35-232 Soviet 12.7mm DShKM Heavy Machine Gun (Type 1) in 1/35 scale is an exceptional resin model created using 3D printing, dedicated to the most demanding military modelers. This kit faithfully represents the Soviet 12.7mm DShKM heavy machine gun – a weapon that played a pivotal role not only in the final years of World War II but also during the Cold War and in numerous armed conflicts around the world.

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: 3D printed resin
• Category: resin model, part for armored vehicle models and dioramas
• Manufacturer: E.T. Model

The DShKM (ДШКМ) was developed in the Soviet Union in the 1940s by designers Vasily Degtyaryov and Georgy Shpagin. The first versions of this weapon were used at the end of World War II, while the most recognizable variant—the DShKM—served in the Soviet Army from 1946 and continues to see use worldwide to this day. The DShKM was highly valued for its reliability, high firepower, and versatile application as an anti-aircraft, vehicle-mounted, and infantry weapon. It was mounted on tanks, armored personnel carriers, technical vehicles, as well as field fortifications and bunkers. This machine gun became synonymous with the striking power of the Red Army and its allies on every continent.

The presented E.T. Model P35-232 product has been made to the highest technological standard, ensuring perfectly recreated details such as the perforated barrel shroud, sighting mechanisms, handle, and the air-cooled jacket. Thanks to 3D printing technology, the model features exceptionally precise, sharp details and a surface quality unattainable for classic injection-molded models. The kit does not include metal barrels or photo-etched additions, but the precision of the resin parts themselves allows the model to be integrated with both armored vehicles and diorama layouts, enhancing the authenticity of any scene.

E.T. Model P35-232 Soviet 12.7mm DShKM Heavy Machine Gun (Type 1) 1/35 is an excellent choice for experienced military modelers, diorama collectors, and armored vehicle reenactors focusing on the World War II and Cold War periods. The assembly difficulty is rated at 3 on a scale from 1 to 5, making it an ideal choice for both advanced and intermediate enthusiasts seeking the finest detail and realism in their models.