Photoetch Branches With Leaves For Dioramas And 1/35 Tank Camouflage (Style 1)

Photoetched brass branches with leaves in 1/35 scale — Style 1 pattern. Fine in-scale foliage on a brass fret, designed both as realistic diorama vegetation and as authentic field-deployed camouflage for military vehicles.

Real tank crews in WWII and modern conflicts cut branches from nearby trees and attached them across the hull and turret to break up the vehicle silhouette from enemy spotters and aircraft. This photoetch set lets you replicate that field improvisation at scale — far more realistic than oversized plastic leaves or sponge alternatives.

Works great for:

• 1/35 tank and AFV camouflage — WWII Eastern Front, Western Front, modern conflicts
• European-setting dioramas — woodland vegetation, hedgerows, scenic accents
• Half-track and truck stowage detail — branches tied to vehicle racks
• Vignettes with figures — adding scenic vegetation around bases
• Wargame terrain — realistic brass foliage on scenic elements

Key features:

• Photoetched brass — fine, in-scale leaf and branch thickness
• Style 1 pattern — one of four distinct designs in our PE branches range
• Size: 7.2 × 12.5 cm (2.84 × 4.93 in.) fret
• 1/35 scale — proportioned for standard military modeling
• Cut from fret with hobby knife or PE scissors

How to use:

1. Cut individual branches from the brass fret with a sharp hobby knife or PE scissors
2. Gently bend leaves and branches to create natural drape and curvature
3. Prime with metal primer, then paint with acrylics — vary greens with darker shadows and lighter highlights
4. Attach to vehicle stowage points or diorama base with CA glue
5. Add weathering and dust pigments to integrate naturally

Tip: For maximum realism, combine Style 1 with our Style 2 PE branches on the same vehicle — real tank crews used multiple types of foliage, so mixing patterns reads as authentic field improvisation. For oak-specific leaves, see our 1/35 PE oak leaves set.