Voyager Model PE35097 Steifrahmentender smoke & Driver sprocket wheels for Br52 1/35 – Upgrade Set

The Voyager Model PE35097 Steifrahmentender Smoke & Driver Sprocket Wheels upgrade set is a precision accessory kit dedicated to the Br52 steam locomotive model in the popular 1/35 scale. This product was designed by the renowned Voyager Model brand, known for top-quality details and excellent accuracy to the original. These parts are intended both for experienced modelers and enthusiasts looking to enhance the realism of their build.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Nazi Germany (Third Reich)
• Period of use: World War II (years 1942–1945), partially the post-war period
• Material: photo-etched brass, precisely made plastic and metal details
• Set contents: parts dedicated to the Steifrahmentender (rigid frame tender) and special sprocket drive wheels for the Br52 locomotive
• Category: photo-etched accessories, modeling addons for plastic kits
• Intended use: for modelers wishing to enhance the realism of German military steam locomotive models from World War II

Historical background:
The BR52 locomotive was one of the most recognizable steam engines used by German railways during World War II. Produced from 1942 onwards, it was designed as a simplified locomotive adapted to wartime conditions – its construction enabled rapid mass production and operation under harsh front-line circumstances. These locomotives transported soldiers, supplies, and military equipment across all of Europe, and their characteristic, massive tenders and drive wheels remain a symbol of German wartime logistics. After the end of the war, some units continued in service for many years in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Why do we recommend this set?
Voyager Model PE35097 will satisfy anyone looking for top-quality details and historical accuracy. The photo-etched parts along with the precisely crafted drive wheels allow for a significant boost in realism. We especially recommend this set to advanced modelers and those who already have basic experience working with photo-etched accessories.

Assembly difficulty level: 4/5 – experience with handling small metal parts is required.