E.T. Model EA35-083 WWII Soviet Bedspring Armor for T34/85, JS-2 1/35

The E.T. Model EA35-083 WWII Soviet Bedspring Armor set is a high-quality 1/35 scale modeling accessory designed to realistically replicate the distinctive bedspring screen armor used by Soviet tanks during World War II. The photo-etched parts included in this set have been specially designed for T-34/85 and JS-2 models, allowing modelers to faithfully reproduce historical details.

Historical Information

Bedspring armor, a mesh made of metal rods, appeared at the end of World War II on vehicles of the Red Army, mainly on the Eastern Front. Its purpose was to protect against German handheld anti-tank weapons, such as the Panzerfaust. These improvised mesh panels were mounted on the turrets and hulls of tanks such as the T-34/85 and heavy JS-2 (IS-2) tanks, increasing their chances of survival in urban combat, such as the battle for Berlin in 1945.

Product Characteristics

• Scale: 1/35
• User country: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
• Period of use: World War II (1944-1945)
• Material: photo-etched brass parts providing detail and durability
• Application: dedicated to T-34/85 and JS-2 tank models
• Product category: photo-etched accessory set for plastic models
• Contents: complete set of meshes, mounting frames, and installation elements

Why Choose This Set?

The E.T. Model EA35-083 stands out for its precision and excellent quality. Photo-etched parts allow for an incredibly realistic effect of thin meshes and brackets, impossible to achieve with standard plastic components. It is an ideal choice for advanced modelers seeking authentic historical details and for those who want to enhance their model with unique additions from the real battlefield.

Recommended for modelers with intermediate to advanced experience (assembly difficulty level 4/5) due to the work with delicate photo-etched parts. Suitable for enthusiasts of World War II armored vehicles, military dioramas, and collectors of historical reconstructions.