Eduard 35457 FV 101 CVR (T) Scorpion 1/35 AFV Club – Photo-Etched Parts Set

Eduard 35457 FV 101 CVR (T) Scorpion is a high-quality photo-etched detail set intended for the 1:35 scale plastic model by AFV Club, representing the British FV101 Scorpion light reconnaissance tank. This precisely manufactured set significantly enhances the realism of the finished model, allowing you to reproduce the finest vehicle details.

Details and Set Contents

• Scale: 1/35
• User countries: United Kingdom and allied countries
• Weight: approx. 20g
• Contents: 3 brass photo-etched sheets
• Manufacturer: Eduard (Czech Republic)
• Dedicated for: AFV Club FV101 CVR(T) Scorpion model

The set includes such elements as: small external details, intake grills, handles, equipment mounts, tool brackets, and other interior and armor details not available in the standard model kit. This enables you to raise the level of realism and finish your model to the standards of professional model competitions.

Brief Historical Overview of the FV101 Scorpion

The FV101 Scorpion was a British light reconnaissance tank designed and manufactured by Alvis from the early 1970s. It served primarily in the British Army but was also adopted by many other armed forces worldwide, including Belgium, Jordan, and New Zealand. The vehicle saw action in numerous conflicts, including the Falklands War in 1982 and operations in the Middle East. Period of use: the Cold War and modern era.

Material and Production

• High-quality thin brass photo-etched sheets
• Perfect fit for AFV Club models
• Does not include plastic or resin parts

Category and Dedication

• Category: modeling accessories / photo-etched details for 1:35 scale models
• For intermediate and advanced modelers

Review and Recommendation

The Eduard 35457 set is recommended for those who want to enrich their FV101 Scorpion model with realistic details impossible to achieve with plastic kit parts alone. It is ideal both for contest modelers and for enthusiasts of armored vehicles from the Cold War era. Given the precision of manufacture and complexity, we rate the set’s difficulty at 3/5: basic knowledge of working with photo-etched parts, metal cutting and gluing tools, and manual skills suitable for intermediate modelers are required.