E.T. Model E35-181 WWII German Super Tank “MAUS” (For DRAGON kit) (1/35)

E.T. Model E35-181 WWII German Super Tank “MAUS” (For DRAGON kit) (1:35) is a high-quality photo-etched parts set intended for upgrading the German super-heavy tank Pz.Kpfw. VIII Maus model in 1:35 scale, dedicated to DRAGON kits. It is an excellent choice for advanced modelers seeking to elevate their miniature to the highest level of detail and historical accuracy.

• Scale: 1/35 – ideal for detailed reproduction and display in dioramas.
• Material: Precisely manufactured photo-etched metal parts, ensuring exceptional quality and durability.
• Category: Photo-etched detail set for plastic model kits (model enhancement).
• Country of use: Germany.
• Historical period: World War II. The Maus was a prototype German super-heavy tank developed at the end of the war, in 1944–1945.
• Historical description: The Pz.Kpfw. VIII "Maus" was the largest tank ever built. Prototypes were constructed by Porsche for the Wehrmacht. The Maus featured exceptionally powerful armor and weaponry (128 mm main gun). Ultimately, however, it never entered active combat service—only two units were produced and tested at the Kummersdorf proving grounds. The Maus tank became a symbol of the arms race and the technical ambitions at the end of World War II.
• Set contents: A range of small, highly detailed photo-etched parts: handles, shields, hinges, external equipment components, and construction details not included in the basic model kit.
• Why choose it? E.T. Model is renowned for its perfect reproduction of even the smallest details and its high fidelity to historical documentation. Thanks to these photo-etched upgrades, the DRAGON Maus tank model achieves a new, professional level of realism, while subtle finishing touches become truly exceptional compared to factory plastic components.
• Difficulty level: 4/5 – recommended for experienced modelers already skilled in working with fine photo-etched parts, cyanoacrylate glues, and precision tools.
• Who is this for? The product is mainly addressed to enthusiasts of German armored vehicles from World War II, as well as collectors of experimental vehicles and everyone eager to take their model to a higher level of realism and detail.

By choosing E.T. Model E35-181, you are investing in quality, authenticity, and precision—essential features for every collector and advanced modeler specializing in World War II armored vehicles.