An E.T. Model photo-etched fender set in 1:35 for the Soviet ASU-85 airborne self-propelled gun. An addition to a kit that replaces thick plastic fenders with thin metal of a realistic shape.
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This item is not a kit but a photo-etched detail set aimed at the fenders of the ASU-85 self-propelled gun in 1:35 scale. On tracked equipment the fenders are among the most conspicuous places where a plastic model gives its scale away: because of the process, an injection-molded part has to be many times thicker than reality warrants. A metal replacement in photo-etch has the correct thickness, can be realistically bent or damaged and immediately raises the level of the whole model.
The ASU-85 was a Soviet self-propelled gun intended for airborne units. It was created on a light tracked chassis derived from an amphibious reconnaissance vehicle and it carried an 85 mm gun in a low enclosed casemate. The design was subordinated to weight and dimensions, so that the vehicle could be transported by air and committed together with the airborne troops. It entered service at the turn of the 1950s and 1960s and served with other armies of the Eastern Bloc as well, so it offers a varied range of markings and camouflage schemes.
Cut the original plastic fenders off with a saw or a fine burr and sand the surface flat, and only then glue the metal replacement on. Make the bends in a bending tool, and on long parts work in sections, so that the edge stays straight. It is glued with cyanoacrylate glue, ideally a gel one, which gives time for lining up. The fenders benefit greatly from a slight bend and a suggested dent from use. Degrease them before painting and spray on a primer for metal; finish with a wash in the corners and dust pigments on the lower edges.
The package contains only photo-etched parts. The base kit, glue, paints and other accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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