1:350 Russian Navy Udaloy - Photo-Ethed Parts set

Photo-etched set for the Udaloy-class destroyer, 1:350 from Trumpeter

A photo-etched detail set in 1:350 scale intended for plastic models of the Russian Udaloy-class destroyer. It is neither a ship model nor a kit: the package holds photo-etched brass frets that replace the parts which cannot be made thin enough in injection-molded plastic at this scale. The set comes from the same manufacturer as the plastic models of this ship.

What the photo-etched set solves

• railings and safety nets, which plastic can never do at a realistic thickness
• grilles, ladders and floor gratings on the superstructures
• small details of radars, antennas and deck equipment
• the overall look of a model that is viewed from close up

Usage tips

Cut the photo-etched parts off the fret with a sharp scalpel on a hard surface; do not break them off. Make the bends in a bending tool or between two steel rulers, always along the scored line. They are glued with cyanoacrylate, and a gel version helps with the small parts. Degrease the brass before painting and spray it with a primer, otherwise the top coat will not hold on it. Fit the railings only after the hull and the superstructures have been painted.

Who the set is for

For more experienced builders of ships in 1:350 scale who want to take the detail of a finished model further, and for those who have already worked with photo-etched parts.

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