E.T. Model E35-288 U.S. M551 SHERIDAN Airborne Tank Vietnam War For TAMIYA 35365 – Photo-Etched Detail Set for 1/35 Scale Model

The E.T. Model E35-288 set is a professional package of photo-etched details designed to enhance the realism of the Tamiya 1/35 scale plastic model of the M551 SHERIDAN Airborne Tank (catalog number 35365). This set is dedicated to modelers who wish to faithfully reproduce the details of the American airborne tank from the Vietnam War era, enriching the model with elements impossible to achieve with plastic alone.

Historical and Technical Information

• Vehicle Model: M551 SHERIDAN Airborne Tank
• Scale: 1/35
• Country of Use: United States (USA)
• Service Period: Vietnam War (1969–1996), Cold War
• Historical Use: The M551 Sheridan is a light fire support tank and reconnaissance vehicle of the United States Armed Forces. Specially designed for airborne deployment, it was actively used by American mechanized and airborne units during the Vietnam conflict, including the Battle of Ap Bia Mountain and the Tet Offensive.

Product Characteristics

• Manufacturer: E.T. Model
• Material: precisely photo-etched brass sheet
• Set Contents: photo-etched shields, hooks, handles, mesh details, clamps, external equipment elements, and other small parts not available in the Tamiya plastic set
• Category: photo-etched detail set for modelers (upgrade set)
• Application: exclusively for the Tamiya M551 Sheridan 35365 model in 1/35 scale

Advantages and Recommendations

• The set significantly enhances the detail level of the model, allowing for masterclass effects
• Recommended especially for advanced modelers and enthusiasts of Vietnam War history and modern U.S. armed forces
• Precision and experience in working with photo-etched parts are required
• Build difficulty level: 4/5

E.T. Model E35-288 is an excellent choice for all modelers seeking the highest level of realism, detail, and historical accuracy for their Vietnam War era armored vehicle models and dioramas.