1:35 British MBT Challenger 2 TES upgrade solution

1:35 British MBT Challenger 2 TES upgrade solution

15.16 €
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1:35 British MBT Challenger 2 TES upgrade solution

A set of photo-etched metal parts for a model of the British Challenger 2 tank in the TES version, 1:35 scale. It replaces the features that are too thick in injection-molded plastic.

Scale1:35
Manufacturer RYE FIELD MODEL
Product EAN8591111000000

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15.16 €
12.53 € without VAT
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Photo-etched set for the Challenger 2 TES, 1:35 scale

An accessory set of photo-etched metal parts for a model of the British Challenger 2 main battle tank in the TES version, 1:35 scale. On vehicles, photo-etched metal comes into its own everywhere the sheet should be really thin: on the grilles above the engine compartment, on the fenders, covers, eyes and brackets. In injection-molded plastic these parts are necessarily thicker than they should be in scale, and it shows at the edge.

The real subject

The Challenger 2 is a British main battle tank that has formed the backbone of the armored forces since the 1990s. The abbreviation TES refers to the modification the machines went through before being sent to an operational theater: they received add-on armor on the sides and the front and further equipment for fighting in built-up areas. This changed the silhouette substantially, and in this form the tank looks considerably bulkier than in its original shape. That is precisely why accessory sets are made separately for the TES and separately for the basic version.

How to work with photo-etch

  • separate the parts with a sharp blade on a hard support; do not snap them off
  • make the bend in a single movement over a straight edge or in a bending tool
  • on long parts such as fenders, make the bend first and glue only afterwards
  • they are glued with cyanoacrylate glue in minute drops
  • degrease the metal before painting, otherwise the primer will not take

Who the set is for

For the builder of armored vehicles for whom a straight-from-the-box build is no longer enough and who wants the edges and grilles to be in scale. Dry-fit the parts against your model before the build and follow the manufacturer's instructions. It is not necessary to use absolutely everything; even replacing the most conspicuous parts moves the model on noticeably.

A set of photo-etched parts is supplied. The model, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.

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It refers to the modification of British tanks before they were sent to an operational theater. The machines received add-on armor on the sides and the front and further equipment, which markedly changed their silhouette.

Grilles, fenders and covers should be very thin in scale. In injection-molded plastic that is not possible, so the edge looks soft. Metal sheet holds a thin edge.

Over a straight edge or in a bending tool, always in one smooth movement. On long parts such as fenders, make the bend first and glue the part to the model only afterwards.

The particular kit is given on the packaging and in the manufacturer's instructions. It is intended for Challenger 2 TES models in 1:35 scale, so dry-fit the parts against your model before the build and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

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