Voyager Model PEA462 Modern British Challenger 2 MBT TES Slat Armour upgrade set (For RFM 5039) 1/35

Voyager Model PEA462 is a unique upgrade set designed for the 1/35 scale plastic model of the British Challenger 2 MBT main battle tank in the TES (Theatre Entry Standard) version, dedicated to the Rye Field Model RFM 5039 kit. This set was created for the most demanding modelers who wish to faithfully reproduce modern versions of British combat vehicles used on missions in Iraq and Afghanistan in the first decades of the 21st century.

The Challenger 2 MBT TES is a modified version of the legendary contemporary British main battle tank, equipped with an additional "slat armour" set (mesh reactive armor) developed in response to the threat from anti-tank weapons such as RPGs. The TES solution was widely used by the British Army during military operations in Iraq (Operation Telic, 2003–2011) and Afghanistan (ISAF, 2001–2014), effectively increasing the survivability of both crews and vehicles on the battlefield.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: United Kingdom
• Period of use: Modern times (since 2002, Iraq and Afghanistan wars)
• Material: high-precision photo-etched brass sheets for increased realism in model details
• Category: upgrade set – photo-etched parts for plastic models

The set includes a complete array of meticulously reproduced TES slat armour elements, allowing for the perfect recreation of distinctive details unattainable with standard plastic parts. Each part is designed specifically for the RFM 5039 kit, ensuring perfect fit and ease of assembly – a detailed instruction manual guides you through each installation step.

Voyager Model PEA462 is recommended for experienced intermediate to advanced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5), due to the precise assembly of small photo-etched elements that require skill and accuracy. The set is recommended for all military modeling enthusiasts, collectors of modern armed forces models, and those building dioramas related to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

If you want to take the realism of your Challenger 2 model to the highest level and faithfully represent the specifics of modern British combat vehicles on today’s battlefield, Voyager Model PEA462 is an essential supplement for your collection!