1:35 PANZER 2m Antenna Version 3

Two-meter antenna for German tanks, version 3, 1:35 (Ginger Cat)

A printed resin two-meter rod antenna for German tanks in 1:35 scale from the Turkish brand Ginger Cat, in the third version. The manufacturer designs its accessories in house and makes them by high-resolution resin printing. This is an accessory to a kit, not a model; the plastic kit, paints and glue are not included in the package. It also offers a second version under a separate number.

What it is suited to

The two-meter rod antenna is a conspicuous identifying feature on German tanks. It rises from a sprung mount on the hull, and on some machines it was accompanied by a protective guide that saved it from being snapped off while driving under branches. In a plastic kit the antenna is either too thick or missing altogether, and yet it is exactly what completes the silhouette of the vehicle and gives it its proper height. During the build, though, it is the most vulnerable part.

Usage tips

First wash the printed resin parts in warm soapy water so that the print residue disappears from the surface and the paint will hold. Cut off the supports with a saw or a cutting disc, never with nippers, which will break the resin. The manufacturer recommends applying a base before painting. Glue the parts with cyanoacrylate glue or epoxy, as cement for plastic will not hold here. A dark wash into the recesses and a drybrush on the edges will draw out the detail. Wear a respirator while sanding.

Who the set is for

• builders of German armored vehicles in 1:35 scale
• modelers for whom the small parts in a plastic kit come out too coarse
• those interested in the external fittings of tanks and their variants
• more experienced builders used to printed resin

This is an accessory to a model, not a kit. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.