1:35 M 113A1 Vietnam interior

Eduard M-113A1 Vietnam interior 1:35 — photo-etched set

A photo-etched set from the Czech manufacturer Eduard in 1:35 scale, intended for detailing the interior of a plastic model of the American M113A1 armored personnel carrier in its Vietnam War configuration. It contains fine interior features — panels, consoles, brackets, seats and small fittings that cannot be rendered faithfully in plastic. This is not a model of the vehicle but an accessory for a faithful view into an open crew compartment.

The real subject

The M113 was an American tracked armored personnel carrier with an aluminum hull, one of the most widespread machines of its kind. The M113A1 version with a diesel engine was deployed on a large scale during the Vietnam War, where the vehicles often ran with their hatches open and with extra equipment. Light and mobile, the carrier served in many roles with a number of armies around the world.

Use and tips

• Separate the photo-etched parts with a sharp knife on a hard surface.
• Form the bends on a photo-etch bender or against a steel rule.
• Bond the parts with super glue applied in a small amount.
• Detailing the interior makes sense on a model with its hatches open.

Who the set is for

• Modelers of American armor of the Vietnam War in 1:35 scale
• Anyone interested in a faithful interior of an open carrier
• More experienced builders of plastic models

This is an accessory photo-etched set, not a model. The kit, the paints and the glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.