Voyager Model PE35881 WWII German MAUS Super Heavy Tank for TAKOM 1/35 – Upgrade Set

Voyager Model PE35881 is a high-quality set of photo-etched parts designed for the German super heavy tank Maus in 1/35 scale, perfectly compatible with TAKOM kits 2049 and 2050. This product significantly enhances the detail level of the base plastic model, allowing both beginner and advanced modelers to create an accurate miniature of one of the most recognizable armored vehicles of World War II.

The MAUS model was developed in Germany during the final phase of World War II (1944–1945) as an experimental super heavy tank weighing around 188 tons. Although only two prototypes were produced, the tank became a symbol of German technological thought and the attempt to realize the concept of "indestructible" armored vehicles. It never saw combat, but tests were held at the Kummersdorf proving ground and near Böblingen, and the surviving example can now be seen at the museum in Kubinka, Russia.

Voyager Model PE35881 is a set intended specifically for TAKOM models (references 2049 and 2050), featuring high-quality photo-etched brass sheets. These allow for significant improvements to parts such as:

• side skirts and armor panels
• surface details of the hull and turret
• handles, ventilation grilles, optics elements
• on-board tool details

All components are made from precisely etched brass, which enables an extremely realistic and detailed final effect unattainable with plastic elements. The set does not include resin parts or a metal barrel, but is fully sufficient to radically improve the realism and historical accuracy of the model.

Product category: Upgrade set for 1/35 plastic models (photo-etched parts).

Recommendation: Especially recommended for advanced modelers and anyone who wants to give their model a unique, historically accurate appearance. The assembly difficulty is rated at 4/5 – experience with photo-etched parts and precise modeling tools is recommended. Voyager Model PE35881 is a great choice for armor enthusiasts and World War II vehicle model collectors.