E.T. Model E35-154 Modern Pick-up with Rocket Launcher (For Meng VS-001) (1/35)

The E.T. Model E35-154 Modern Pick-up with Rocket Launcher (For Meng VS-001) set in 1/35 scale is an advanced set of photo-etched parts dedicated to modelers building modern military vehicles known as “technicals.” This product is intended to enhance the Meng (VS-001) pick-up truck with rocket launcher model, allowing for a faithful recreation of the details often seen in asymmetric conflicts.

“Technicals” is an informal name for civilian vehicles, such as Toyota Hilux or Land Cruiser, adapted for combat purposes. Armed with various weapons, from machine guns to rocket launchers, they have been used by irregular forces, militias, and even regular armies in conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, as well as during wars in Afghanistan, Syria, and Somalia. These improvised fighting vehicles gained popularity particularly since the 1980s, being employed for fast attacks, ambushes, or territorial defense during the Cold War and in modern times.

The E.T. Model E35-154 is an accessory set made of high-quality brass sheet, precisely cut using photo-etching techniques. The components allow for the addition of realistic details such as: handles, protective meshes, armor elements, rocket launcher mounts, body details, as well as steps and bumpers. These elements significantly enhance the authenticity of the Meng model, enriching it with features typical for modern pick-ups used in combat operations.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: many Middle Eastern and African nations
• Period of use: 1980s – present day
• Material: brass sheet (photo-etched parts)
• Category: modeling accessories, photo-etched set for plastic models

This product is especially recommended for advanced modelers looking to take their model to a higher level of realism. Assembly of the photo-etched elements requires precision and experience, especially when bending and gluing very thin details – we rate the difficulty level at 4 out of 5. This indispensable accessory is also perfect for building dioramas of modern conflicts and will be appreciated by all military enthusiasts of the 20th and 21st centuries.