1:35 Grilles for german super heavy tank E-100

The real subject

The E-100 was a German project for a super-heavy tank from the end of the Second World War. Work on it got no further than a part-built chassis, and the series vehicle never came about. The grilles above the engine compartment are among the clearly visible places on a model, because they lie on the horizontal surface of the rear and are looked at from above.

What the set contains

A set of photo-etched grilles for a model of the super-heavy tank E-100 in 1:35 scale. The photo-etched parts are thin and pierced, so they replace the solid plastic grilles, on which the opening is only suggested. The exact extent of the set, and the kit it is intended for, are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

The parts are held to the fret by small tabs. Separate them with a sharp blade on a hard surface rather than with nippers, so that the thin metal does not bend. Then level the remains of the tab with a fine file. Make the bends along the scored line, best of all in a bending tool or over the edge of a metal ruler. They are glued with cyanoacrylate glue, which you apply in a small amount on the tip of a toothpick. Degrease the parts before painting and use a base coat meant for metal, or the paint will not hold on the smooth surface and will rub off in handling.

Who it is for

The set suits modelers who are building an E-100 in 1:35 scale and want the rear of the vehicle better worked out than it comes from the base kit. Working with photo-etched parts assumes a sharp blade, tweezers and a steady hand, but it is not demanding.

• 1:35 scale
• photo-etched grilles for a model of the super-heavy tank E-100
• separating with a sharp blade, bending along the scored line
• gluing with cyanoacrylate glue
• degrease before painting and use a base coat for metal

The kit, paints and glue are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.