Tamiya 35172 - 1/35 Panther Ausf.G Precision Photo-etched Grille Upgrade  [35172]

Tamiya 35172 - 1/35 German Panther Type Ausf.G Photo-etched Grille Set
Price:
NZD$9.88
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
35172
GTIN:
4950344993369
Condition:
Brand New
Available in warehouse
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Precision Vent and Engine Deck Upgrades

The Tamiya 35172 1/35 German Panther Ausf.G Photo-etched Grille Set adds fine metal vents that replace generic plastic parts, elevating the kit to a more authentic appearance. These etched pieces are ideal for close-up display work and dioramas.

Modelling Notes and Background

The Panther was valued for its balance of armour and mobility, and the Ausf.G showed manufacturing improvements. This grille set lets modellers interpret the real tank's ventilation layout with superior fidelity.

Why Use Photo-etch for Panels and Vents?

Photo-etch captures perforation scale and edge crispness that injection parts cannot. On the Panther Ausf.G, these grilles enhance scale shadowing and make subsequent weathering techniques more convincing.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/35
  • Material: Photo-etched metal
  • Assembly: Requires cutting and gluing
You can form small bends with fine pliers, but a dedicated photo-etch folding tool yields cleaner, repeatable bends and less risk of damaging the part.
Use superglue or epoxy for a secure bond. Clean contact surfaces and consider a tiny dab of cyanoacrylate accelerator for faster setting.
Prime the metal, paint in thin layers, then use filters, pin washes and pigment dust to simulate soot, oil stains and dust around vents.

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