The Voyager Model PEA474 set of photo-etched side track covers is a dedicated, advanced upgrade for modelers building modern Russian T-80U and T-80UK tanks in 1/35 scale, using Rye Field Model (RFM) kits. The precisely manufactured photo-etched brass parts allow you to accurately reproduce the characteristic metal covers used on real vehicles, far surpassing the detail level of typical plastic parts found in standard kits.

• Scale: 1/35
• Intended for: Rye Field Model T-80U/T-80UK kits (e.g., RFM 5115)
• Operator country: USSR, Russia
• Era of use: Cold War (late 1980s) – modern times; used in conflicts such as the Chechen wars and the war in Ukraine
• Material: Photo-etched brass – enables the creation of thin, flexible, and highly detailed parts that faithfully reflect the thickness and shape of the covers installed on the original vehicles
• Set includes: Complete set of photo-etched side covers with detailed fittings, hinges, and handles; precise graphical instructions
• Product category: Upgrade set – photo-etched accessories for plastic model kits

The T-80U and T-80UK tanks are key vehicles of the USSR (later Russia) Armed Forces, introduced into service at the end of the 1980s. Highly advanced for their time, they set new standards thanks to cutting-edge weaponry, active protection systems and specialized side coverings. These covers protected the running gear both from side fire and from debris. Modelers recreating scenes from Ukraine or the Chechen wars will surely appreciate the high level of detail provided by this set.

We particularly recommend Voyager Model PEA474 to intermediate and advanced military modelers seeking to enhance the realism of their builds. Thanks to the thin, easily formable parts, you can faithfully replicate all the subtle details of real side covers. Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – experience with photo-etched parts recommended.

This is an excellent choice for modelers wishing to enrich their dioramas and tank model collections from recent military conflicts.