1:35 Set of Russian Aerials R-123 for tanks like:T-55;T-62;T-64;T-72;T-80;T-90 and other AVF x 3x

R-123 radio aerials, three pieces, 1:35

A set of three turned metal aerials for the R-123 radio set, as carried by Soviet and Russian tanks from the 1960s onward. It is not a model but a replacement part. The plastic aerial from the kit tends to be thick, often warped from the mold and easily broken when handled. The metal replacement is thin, straight and far more durable.

What it is for

• Replacing the plastic aerial on T-55, T-62, T-64, T-72, T-80 and T-90 series tanks.
• Adding an aerial to other Soviet and Russian armored vehicles of the same era.
• A stock of spares for modelers who build several vehicles from the same field.
• Repairing a model with a broken aerial.

Building and painting tips

Drill the hole in the aerial base out to the diameter of the shank; the metal aerial then sits square and will not wobble. It is glued with cyanoacrylate, as solvent cement for plastic does not work here. Degrease the part and apply a primer before painting, otherwise the paint will not hold on the smooth metal. On the real vehicle the aerial was often bent back and tied down to the rear deck, which gives the model a sense of movement and reduces the risk of catching on it.

Who the set is for

• Builders of Soviet and Russian vehicles in 1:35 scale.
• Modelers who dislike the thick plastic aerial from the kit.
• Repairers of finished models with broken aerials.

The set contains the aerials only. Glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.