E.T. Model E35-109 Defender XD ‘Wolf’ W.M.I.K (For HOBBY BOSS 82446) Scale 1/35 – Photo-Etched Parts Set

The set of dedicated, high-quality photo-etched parts E.T. Model E35-109 Defender XD ‘Wolf’ W.M.I.K is intended for upgrading the plastic model of the Land Rover Defender XD ‘Wolf’ W.M.I.K vehicle in 1/35 scale, produced by Hobby Boss (catalog number 82446). The product from E.T. Model allows for significantly enhancing the level of detail and faithfully reproducing the features characteristic of this modern British military vehicle.

Historical Overview

Land Rover Defender XD ‘Wolf’ W.M.I.K (Weapons Mount Installation Kit) is a specially modified military Defender, used by the British Armed Forces from the late 1990s throughout the period of modern armed conflicts. The W.M.I.K version has been adapted for reconnaissance, convoy, and patrol missions, including in Iraq and Afghanistan. The vehicle stands out with its characteristic machine gun mounts, weapon holders, and additional armor.

Set Features

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: United Kingdom
• Period of use: from the 1990s – modern times
• Material: photo-etched parts made from thin, highly precise brass sheets
• Contents: armor plates, mounts, weapon bases, interior and external equipment details, grille details, hinges, and hull details
• Category: photo-etched upgrade set for plastic model kits
• Application: designed only for the Hobby Boss 82446 model in 1/35 scale

Recommendation and Target Group

The E.T. Model E35-109 set is particularly recommended for advanced modelers wishing to enhance the realism and detail level of their models. The small and precise photo-etched parts require skillful handling of metal and experience with cyanoacrylate glue ("super glue"). An ideal choice for those building dioramas of British Armed Forces operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, enthusiasts of modern military technology, and modelers presenting their work at contests.

Assembly difficulty: 4/5. Due to the very small, multi-part components, this set is intended for modelers experienced in working with photo-etched upgrades.

Choose the E.T. Model E35-109 Defender XD ‘Wolf’ W.M.I.K if you seek the highest degree of realism and detailing for your British Army vehicle model. A unique addition—indispensable for any 1/35 scale military modeling enthusiast!