E.T. Model EA35-030 Modern US AFV Mounted Rack 1/35 – Photo-Etched Set for American Vehicles

The E.T. Model EA35-030 Modern US AFV Mounted Rack set in 1/35 scale is a high-quality modeling accessory designed to replicate the details of modern American armored fighting vehicles (AFV). Photo-etched elements are an excellent addition to plastic models of popular armored personnel carriers and tanks used by the United States Armed Forces during the Cold War and modern times.

• Scale: 1/35
• Suitable for: Modern American AFVs – M1A2 Abrams, M2A3 Bradley, Stryker, M113, and others.
• User country: United States of America
• Material: Photo-etched stainless steel
• Period of use: Cold War, modern era (1980s to present)
• Product type: Photo-etched set – accessory for plastic model kits

Historical Overview

Modern American armored vehicles have widely used external racks for carrying essential supplies, ammunition, personal gear, or additional ballistic protection. Mounted baskets contributed to the increased mobility and autonomy of armored units in conflicts such as the Iraq War or the intervention in Afghanistan.

Application and Main Advantages

The E.T. Model EA35-030 set allows for significantly enhancing the detail of your model, providing an extremely realistic reproduction of racks mounted on hulls and turrets of combat vehicles. The photo-etched parts are characterized by incredible precision, thin walls, and authentic details unattainable with plastic. The set is ideal for personalizing any vehicle – enabling you to select and attach elements true to those used in missions by the U.S. Army or Marines.

Who is this set for?

This set is intended for advanced modelers (difficulty level 4/5) looking for a way to boost the realism of their models. It is perfect for constructing military dioramas, competition builds, and collector’s vehicle lineups. We highly recommend this product to anyone seeking perfect details and faithful reproduction of original American AFV equipment.