Voyager Model PE35403 Modern Russian BMP-3 MICV w/Slat Amour for TRUMPETER 00365 1/35 – Upgrade Set

The Voyager Model PE35403 set is dedicated to the BMP-3 MICV (Modular Infantry Combat Vehicle) model in 1/35 scale from Trumpeter (catalog number 00365). This exclusive set of photo-etched parts allows for detailed super-detailing of the latest generation Russian infantry fighting vehicle. The product is designed for the most demanding modelers seeking the highest level of detail and accuracy in recreating components of the vehicle used by the contemporary Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

The BMP-3 is a modern infantry fighting vehicle introduced into the Russian Army arsenal in the mid-1980s, widely used in post-Soviet armed conflicts, including operations in Chechnya and the Middle East. The Voyager Model PE35403 set is addressed to the model representing the version of the vehicle with additional Slat Armour (rod mesh armor), designed to increase resistance to rocket and grenade projectiles.

• Scale: 1/35
• User country: Russia (Russian Federation), modern era
• Historical period: contemporary times, late Cold War, 21st century
• Material: high-quality photo-etched brass, plastic parts for mesh assembly, fine details
• Contents: complete set of Slat Armour panels, photo-etched detail parts for the hull, turret, suspension arms, shields, and functional details of the BMP-3
• Category: upgrade set / photo-etched parts for a plastic model

Voyager Model PE35403 is not just a standard set of photo-etched sheets—the set includes precisely rendered armor panel structures, minute structural details, protective mesh imitations, and reinforcement elements, making it an excellent choice for advanced military modelers. Assembly is moderately difficult (level 3/5) and requires basic knowledge of working with photo-etched parts and modeling tools.

We recommend this product to all modelers aspiring to the highest level of realism, seeking options to enhance their BMP-3 model. It is an excellent choice both for constructing modern conflict dioramas and for presentation of individual display models.