1/35 Tamiya Aftermarket Parts

Enhancing Your 1/35 Scale Armor Models

Aftermarket detail parts transform Tamiya's excellent 1/35 armor kits from impressive builds to museum-quality replicas. The 1/35 scale is the premier choice for armor modeling, offering exceptional detail and the perfect canvas for adding fine components that significantly enhance realism.

Metal Gun Barrels and Armament

The Metal Gun Barrel Set German Panther Ausf.D 12664 provides precision-turned aluminum barrels for the Panther's 75mm KwK 42 L/70 gun. These metal barrels feature authentic rifling detail visible at the muzzle, perfectly straight bore alignment that plastic parts cannot match, scale-accurate exterior contours and muzzle brakes, and proper barrel length and taper. The metal construction prevents the warping and seam lines common in plastic gun barrels.

Modern armor is represented by the Leopard 2 A7V Metal Barrel 12694 for the German main battle tank's 120mm smoothbore gun. The Hummel Metal Gun Barrel 12688 upgrades the self-propelled gun's 150mm howitzer, while the Sheridan Metal Gun Barrel 12687 provides the distinctive 152mm gun/launcher for this unique light tank.

Photo-Etched Engine Grilles and Details

The Tiger I Photo Etched Grille Early Production 35217 replaces the simplified plastic engine deck grilles with precision brass parts that capture the intricate mesh pattern of the actual Tiger I. Photo-etched grilles include individual mesh openings that allow see-through detail, proper thickness and scale appearance, authentic mounting brackets and frames, and optional bent or damaged sections for weathered builds.

The Stug III Photo Etched Grille 35199 provides engine deck details for this assault gun, while the Cromwell Photo-Etched Grill Set 35222 enhances British armor. Modern vehicles benefit from the US Abrams Photo Etched Parts M1A1/A2 35273 with comprehensive details for the M1 Abrams main battle tank.

Individual Track Links

The German Panther Separate Track 35171 provides individual link-and-length tracks that replace vinyl band tracks with realistic separate links. Individual track links offer authentic sag and drape over road wheels and return rollers, proper track tension and slack sections, detailed guide horns and connector pins, and the ability to show damaged or missing links. Assembly requires patience but delivers superior realism.

The King Tiger Separate Track Link 35165 provides the distinctive wide tracks for the Tiger II, while the Separate Track Link Set German Panther Ausf.D 12665 offers an alternative track style for Panther variants.

Stowage and Field Equipment

The Allied Vehicles Accessory Set 35229 provides comprehensive stowage for American and British armor including jerry cans, ammunition boxes, tarps, ropes, tools, personal gear, ration boxes, and water cans. These accessories transform static armor models into vehicles that appear ready for combat operations.

German vehicles benefit from the German Jerry Can Set Early Type 35315 with authentic Wehrmacht fuel containers and the German Fuel Drum Set 35186 with 200-liter fuel drums. American armor uses the US 10-In-1 Ration Cartons 12689 for authentic field rations and the US MCI Cartons Vietnam War 12685 for Vietnam-era meals.

Zimmerit Anti-Magnetic Coating

The Zimmerit Coating Applicator 35187 is a specialized tool for applying authentic zimmerit texture to German armor. Zimmerit was an anti-magnetic mine paste applied to German tanks from late 1943 to late 1944. The applicator creates the distinctive ridged pattern in various styles including horizontal ridges, waffle pattern, and vertical application. Various Zimmerit Coating Sheets provide pre-textured adhesive sheets for specific vehicles.

Installation and Finishing Techniques

Metal gun barrels typically require drilling out the muzzle for added realism using pin vises with progressively larger drill bits. Clean metal parts with soap and water to remove machining oils, then prime before painting. Photo-etched parts require careful removal from frets using sharp cutters, folding along score lines with specialized bending tools, and attachment with cyanoacrylate glue. Prime brass parts before painting to ensure proper adhesion.

Individual track links are assembled by threading them onto a wire or rod, adjusting for proper sag, then gluing in place. Paint tracks before installation using dark grey or rust brown base colors, then weather with dry brushing, pigments, and washes to show mud, dust, and wear. Stowage items should be painted and weathered individually before attachment, showing varied wear patterns and colors to suggest items from different sources and ages.

Complementary Products

Enhance your 1/35 armor modeling with kits from our 1/35 Tamiya Tanks, 1/35 Tamiya Military Vehicles, and 1/35 Tamiya Scale Model Figures collections. Achieve authentic finishes with Tamiya Paints including armor colors, metallics, and clear coats. Add realistic weathering with Tamiya Weathering products to replicate mud, dust, rust, and battle damage.

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