Microdesign MD 035367 BT-5 Grille Covers with M-17 engine PE-detail set for Zvezda 1/35

Microdesign MD 035367 is a dedicated photo-etched (PE) detail set designed specifically for the Soviet BT-5 light tank model with the M-17 engine in 1/35 scale, produced by the renowned Zvezda company. This set is an invaluable enhancement for modelers, enabling the recreation of the tank’s highly distinctive grille covers and other essential details in the engine compartment, faithfully reflecting the historical vehicle’s construction.

Historical Information and Context of Use

The BT-5 was a Soviet light tank used primarily by the Red Army during the interwar period and the early years of World War II (late 1930s and early 1940s). This tank took part, among others, in the fighting during the Soviet-Finnish War (the Winter War of 1939-1940), as well as in campaigns during Operation Barbarossa in 1941. The use of the M-17 aircraft engine gave the unit exceptional mobility. The BT-5 model with the M-17 engine was one of the symbols of the Soviet design school, combining lightness with a high maximum speed.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/35
• Intended for: Zvezda BT-5 plastic model
• Original user country: Soviet Union (USSR)
• Material: Photo-etched metal (PE)
• Details: Precisely reproduced grille covers and M-17 engine details
• Category: Photo-etched detail set for plastic models
• Includes: Detailed PE fret, assembly instructions

Advantages and Recommendations

Microdesign MD 035367 is an accessory that enhances the realism of the finished model and makes it a true treat for enthusiasts of 20th-century armored vehicles. Thanks to excellent manufacturing quality, every modeler can achieve a level of detail unattainable with only the plastic parts from the stock kit. We recommend this product both to advanced modelers and to intermediate users who wish to improve their skills working with photo-etched elements.

Difficulty of assembly: 3/5 – requires basic experience with small PE parts and precise assembly; cutting tools and tweezers are necessary.

The Microdesign MD 035367 BT-5 Grille Covers with M-17 engine PE-detail set is an excellent choice for modelers who want to upgrade their 1/35 BT-5 model and achieve a masterful level of historical accuracy for a vehicle used by the Red Army during World War II.