Eduard 36478 M18 tank destroyer TAMIYA 1/35 – Photo-Etch Set for the M18 Hellcat Tank Destroyer Model

The Eduard 36478 photo-etch set is designed for the TAMIYA M18 Hellcat tank destroyer model in the popular 1/35 scale. This high-quality product is aimed at modelers who wish to significantly enhance the level of realism and detail in their model. This set is intended primarily for experienced modelers who will appreciate the precisely replicated details in thin, highly accurate photo-etched metal parts.

Historical Information about the M18 Hellcat

The M18 Hellcat was an American tank destroyer widely used during World War II, particularly on the European and Italian fronts. Its design was distinguished by exceptional mobility—it was the fastest armored vehicle of its class during the war—and it was developed to quickly respond to threats encountered while fighting German tanks. The M18 demonstrated its effectiveness during the battles in Normandy and the liberation of France, among others.

• Scale: 1/35
• Dedicated model: TAMIYA M18 Hellcat
• Country of original service: United States of America
• Historical period: World War II (1943–1945), also used by some armies after the war
• Material: Photo-etched metal sheet
• Additions: The set includes many details such as protective meshes, mounting elements, interior and exterior turret details, and equipment parts—all precisely cut, allowing you to greatly reduce the thickness and simplifications of the basic kit’s plastic components.
• Category: Photo-etch set for plastic scale model kits
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5 (recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers)

The Eduard 36478 set is the perfect choice for military and scale modeling enthusiasts who wish to achieve a historically accurate representation of the American M18 Hellcat in 1/35 scale. We especially recommend it to those seeking a challenge and a high level of realism—photo-etched components are incomparably thinner and more precise than those made of plastic, enabling you to achieve an effect very close to the real vehicle. It is worth equipping your TAMIYA model with this set and letting the final result truly stand out at any exhibition or in your home collection.