Eduard 35663 SA-2 missile with trailer 1/35 Trumpeter – Photo-etched Set for the SA-2 Missile Model

The Eduard 35663 SA-2 missile with trailer set in 1/35 scale is a high-quality set of photo-etched accessories, dedicated to the plastic model of the SA-2 Guideline missile with trailer version, manufactured by Trumpeter. This set, created by the renowned Czech model accessories producer Eduard, allows for advanced enhancement of details and accurate reproduction of key elements of this iconic Cold War-era surface-to-air missile.

SA-2 Guideline – Historical Background

The SA-2 Guideline (Russian: S-75 Dvina) is a Soviet surface-to-air missile system, widely used by the USSR and its Eastern Bloc allies, as well as exported to countries such as China, Egypt, North Korea, and Vietnam. It gained its greatest fame during the Vietnam conflict between 1964 and 1975, effectively countering US air forces, as well as during the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) and Middle Eastern conflicts. Its operational period spans the Cold War era, from the 1950s up to present day in some countries.

Eduard 35663 Set Features

• Scale: 1/35, dedicated to Trumpeter kits.
• Contents: two sheets of photo-etched parts, providing extremely detailed and precise finishing of many elements of the launcher system and the missile itself.
• Material: photo-etched metal – thin, high-quality steel or brass, allowing for faithful replication of the smallest details.
• Intended use: Trumpeter plastic model kits depicting the SA-2 with transport trailer.
• No resin accessories, full focus on photo-etched parts enhancing the realism and detail of the model.

Application and Recommendations

The Eduard 35663 set is an excellent choice for modelers looking to take their projects to the next level. Photo-etched parts are the perfect complement to the standard Trumpeter kit, allowing precise fabrication of tiny elements such as mounting brackets, launcher details, and transport trailer features. This product is highly recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers, military enthusiasts, and all fans of Cold War subjects.

The assembly difficulty level is assessed at 3/5 – it requires basic familiarity with working with photo-etched parts and proper modeling tools.

Thanks to Eduard 35663, your model will gain exceptional depth and realism, becoming a real jewel of any Cold War missile equipment collection.