1:35 Sheridan Metal Barrel, model detail set

This 1:35 Sheridan Metal Barrel with PE-Parts set adds sharper surface definition to the M551 Sheridan through a turned aluminum barrel and 2 photo-etched frets. The metal barrel captures the 152 mm gun and launcher shape with crisp machined steps and a clean muzzle opening, giving the Vietnam War-era vehicle a more exact focal point on the finished build. The etched sheets handle details that benefit from thinner material than standard kit parts can provide. Engine grilles gain an open mesh look, while the anti-RPG net and frontal armor sections bring finer edges and more convincing scale thickness to the hull. The set is intended for use with the 1:35 U.S. Airborne Tank M551 Sheridan kit, item 35365, where selected molded sections are replaced by these metal parts. Assembly time is stated as 600 minutes, and the instructions indicate tools such as a modeling knife, tweezers, instant cement and bending pliers for handling the etched components. On the workbench, the combination of machined aluminum and etched metal supports a more technical finishing process, especially around the gun mount and upper hull. Once painted and installed, the upgraded barrel and grille details help the Sheridan read with greater precision in close viewing and display photography.