E.T. Model E35-009 Modern "Centauro" Tank Destroyer Turret Spatial Armour Plate For TRUMPETER 00386/00388

The E.T. Model E35-009 set is dedicated to modelers who want to make their "Centauro" vehicle model stand out by replicating its most distinctive details and enhancing the model's realism. This is a professional set of photo-etched update plates designed for the B1 Centauro kits by TRUMPETER with catalog numbers 00386 and 00388, made in the popular 1/35 scale.

• Conversion set – highly detailed photo-etched parts
• Scale: 1/35 – perfect compatibility with TRUMPETER plastic models
• Model: Modern "Centauro" Tank Destroyer Turret Spatial Armour Plate
• User country: Italy (Italian wheeled tank destroyer B1 Centauro)
• Material: high-quality photo-etched steel
• Period of use: modern times (from the 1990s to the present day)
• Extras: precise spatial turret armour elements – unique combat vehicle protection included in the set

The Italian B1 Centauro tank destroyer was developed in the late 1980s and early 1990s by the IVECO and OTO Melara consortium, aimed at modern rapid reaction forces. Thanks to its wheeled chassis and 105 mm gun, it was designed as an effective alternative to traditional tanks in expeditionary missions, serving e.g. with UN missions in the Balkans, Iraq, and Lebanon. One of its key features was the use of additional spatial armour on the turret, which significantly increased resistance to fire and explosive devices.

The E.T. Model E35-009 set allows for precise replication of these armour details. Each part must be cut out, bent, and applied according to the instructions, requiring skill in working with small, metal components. The assembly difficulty level is rated at 4/5 – it is recommended for advanced modelers with experience in photo-etched details.

The E.T. Model E35-009 set belongs to the category of modeling accessories and add-ons – photo-etched plates. We highly recommend it to modern military enthusiasts and to anyone seeking exceptional historical accuracy in their models of the Italian "Centauro".