For those modelers wishing to add more detail to their braille scale armor, Czech photo etch (PE) manufacturer Hauler produces an outstanding set for the popular Dragon Challenger 2 kit. Manufactured by Jan Sobotka, this package comes with two frets (9/16”x1 7/8” and 2 ¼”x2”) and will bring your Challenger 2 (FV4034, also abbreviated as the CR2) to the next level.

Set HLH72127 has additional detail for the turret, machine gun (seven parts), prominent fuel barrel straps, exhaust covers, excruciatingly small grab handles, and other miscellaneous parts not adequately captured in plastic. If you like extra detail in small scale, this eye and finger dexterity test fits the bill. The PE is closer to scale size than its plastic brethren and will make the model stand out.

As you can see from the photos, the PE set is well etched and should take a little clean up and bending to prepare the parts for the Challenger 2. If you have experience with small scale and PE, this set will be perfect. As far as I could tell from an internet search, this is the only option for PE details for the popular Challenger 2 main battle tank. This PE set will take your Chally to the next level and make it stand out.

Profuse thanks to Hauler and Brengun and IPMS-USA for providing the review sample.