{"title":"External fuel tanks","description":"\u003ch2\u003e General characteristics of the External fuel tanks category\u003c\/h2\u003e \nExternal fuel tanks are a crucial element in modeling, especially when building model vehicles, aircraft, and ships. These details not only enhance the realism of models but also enhance their aesthetic appeal, which is crucial for modelers striving to reproduce authentic details. In this category, you'll find a variety of products that allow you to enhance your model with additional elements that will attract attention and enhance its character.\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Product types\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n The external fuel tanks category includes a variety of modeling accessories, including:\n\n - **Plastic Models**: DIY kits that often include high-quality plastic sprues that allow for easy part-fitting.\n - **Photo-etched accessories**: Elements made of thin sheet metal that allow for the addition of details such as sheet metal parting lines or handles. \n- **Resin details**: High-quality details characterized by high precision, ideal for use in 1\/35 or 1\/48 scale models.\n - **Paints and painting accessories**: Including airbrushes, filters, pigments, and preshading and wash kits that allow you to achieve realistic painting effects.\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Popular scales and difficulty levels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n External fuel tanks are available in various scales, such as 1\/72, 1\/48, and 1\/35, allowing for their use in a wide range of models. The level of assembly difficulty varies depending on the kit chosen, ensuring that both beginners and advanced modelers will find something to their liking.\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Distinguishing features of the products\u003c\/h2\u003e \nProducts in the external fuel tank category are distinguished by their high-quality detailing and precise part fit. Thanks to the use of modern production technologies, these parts are easy to assemble and fit perfectly into the models. Customization options, such as adding decals or applying paint effects, allow for unique visual effects.\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The importance of products in the model building process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n External fuel tanks play a crucial role in the model building process. From preparing sprues, through assembly and painting, to the final results, each step requires care and precision. With the right accessories, modelers can achieve a high level of realism, essential for any modeling project.\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Examples of popular products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n The most popular products in the external fuel tank category include:\n\n - A set of resin fuel tanks for 1\/48 scale aircraft models. \n- Photo-etched accessories for 1\/35 scale tank models.\n - A set of decals for painting tanks in 1\/72 scale.\n - Valorization accessories such as pigments and filters that are perfect for any project.\n\n We encourage you to explore the full range of external fuel tank categories to enhance your models with unique details and achieve the desired visual effect.","products":[{"product_id":"16457-aber-35a112-side-fuel-tanks-for-soviet-tanks-kv-type-135","title":"Aber 35A112 Side fuel tanks for soviet tanks KV type 1\/35","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAber 35A112 Side Fuel Tanks for Soviet Tanks KV Type (1\/35)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Aber 35A112 accessory kit is a high-quality set of side fuel tanks for Soviet KV tanks in 1:35 scale. This product is intended for model-making enthusiasts who wish to add extremely realistic details to their KV-1 and KV-2 tank replicas, reflecting original features used on Red Army military vehicles during World War II.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Side fuel tanks were a characteristic element of the Soviet heavy tanks of the Kliment Voroshilov (KV) series, produced and used from 1939 to 1945. These vehicles were intensively used by the Soviet Union on World War II fronts—both during the defense of Leningrad and throughout the great offensive on the Eastern Front. Additional fuel tanks significantly extended the operational range of the tank, enabling effective operations across the vast expanses of the eastern front.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Aber 35A112 set includes elements made of high-quality thin brass sheet. Thanks to photo-etching technology, the details are extremely precise and allow for realistic reproduction of both the texture and the complex shapes of the side tanks, including miniature imitations of rivets, handles, and fuel inlets. This material also ensures easy processing and resistance to damage during assembly. The set does not include the plastic base model—it is an accessory designed for self-assembly onto any 1:35 scale KV tank plastic model from any manufacturer.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of use: Soviet Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePurpose: Side fuel tanks for KV tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: photo-etched brass sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: model accessories, photo-etched set\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended difficulty: 4\/5 – this product requires experience with photo-etched parts and precise assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Aber 35A112 product is recommended for experienced modelers who want to elevate the realism of their 1\/35 KV tank models. Thanks to precise workmanship and realistic details, this set allows you to recreate historical vehicles in the most faithful way possible.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Aber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720084246862,"sku":"AB35A112","price":62.6,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/7ea6e89dba4f1434f128fd58dd59d31c.jpg?v=1755491092"},{"product_id":"72814-voyager-model-pea454-wwii-soviet-tank-exterior-tanks-and-smoke-gernerators-gp-13","title":"Voyager Model PEA454 WWII Soviet tank exterior tanks and smoke gernerators (GP) 1\/35","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eVoyager Model PEA454 WWII Soviet Tank Exterior Tanks and Smoke Generators (GP) 1\/35 – Photo-Etched Upgrade Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Voyager Model PEA454 is a professional detail-up set intended for 1\/35 scale models of Soviet tanks from World War II. It was developed by the renowned company Voyager Model, which specializes in creating photo-etched details for the customization and enhancement of plastic model kits. This set allows for a realistic representation of the characteristic external fuel tanks and smoke generators mounted on Soviet armored vehicles, such as the T-34, IS-2, KV-1, or SU-85, used by the Red Army on all fronts of World War II.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The components in the set are made from the highest quality stainless steel, precisely cut using a photo-etching process. As a result, they offer a level of sharpness, depth, and authentic texture that is unattainable with plastic parts. The photo-etched parts are exceptionally thin, flexible, and easily conform to the surface of the model, allowing you to replicate even the most minute details—from characteristic gutters and mounts to wiring systems and brackets.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: World War II – 1941–1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser country: USSR (Red Army)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Photo-etched metal (highest quality stainless steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContents: Details for external tanks and smoke generators for mounting on Soviet tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Voyager Model PEA454 set belongs to the category of \u003cstrong\u003ephoto-etched detail-up sets\u003c\/strong\u003e and is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3\/5). It is recommended for those who want to elevate their model to a master level and achieve the utmost realism in miniature. Perfect for both individual modelers and historical diorama builders. With these details, your Soviet tank model gains significantly more character and authenticity.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Voyager Model PEA454 is an excellent investment in the quality and realism of your finished miniature, especially recommended for all enthusiasts of Soviet armored history from World War II.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Voyager Model","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54754400239950,"sku":"VOYPEA454","price":56.81,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/50a77d820004464a512776b54cff5ded.jpg?v=1756137121"}],"url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.es\/en\/collections\/tanques-de-combustible-externos.oembed","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}