Microdesign MD 035291 BDSH-5 Smoke Bombs (Early) 1/35 – Photo-Etched Detail Set

Microdesign MD 035291 is a high-quality photo-etched (PE) detail set designed for modeling early BDSH-5 smoke bombs in the popular 1/35 scale. This product is created for the most demanding modelers who wish to give their military models even greater realism and historical accuracy. Precisely cut photo-etched parts guarantee prominently highlighted structure and the finest details, impossible to achieve with traditional injection molding technologies.

• Country of origin: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) – BDSH-5 smoke bombs were used by the Red Army.
• Historical period: World War II – Early versions of these bombs were commonly mounted on Soviet tanks and armored vehicles, supporting covering and concealment operations from around 1941.
• Place of use: BDSH-5 smoke bombs were most often used to mask the movement of armored units, especially during offensives on the Eastern Front, e.g. in the Battle of Kursk.
• Material: photo-etched brass sheet, providing exceptional precision and durability of the details.
• Extras: the set consists of delicate, realistic details that allow for advanced installation of bombs on vehicles and dioramas. Does not include resin or 3D-printed parts.
• Product category: photo-etched modeling accessories for upgrading and detailing 1/35 scale plastic models.

We recommend Microdesign MD 035291 BDSH-5 smoke bombs (early) 1/35 to all advanced military modelers and enthusiasts of Soviet armored weapons from the World War II period. An ideal choice for dioramas, historical reconstructions, and enhancing the authenticity of tank and armored personnel carrier models. The set features a high level of detail; the quality of the renowned Microdesign brand will meet the expectations of even the most demanding enthusiasts.

We rate the assembly difficulty of this set at 4/5 – it requires experience in working with photo-etched parts, as well as precise gluing and bending of small components.