Trumpeter 05536 1/35 PLZ-83A Self-Propelled Howitzer Detailed Scale Kit  [TP05536]

Trumpeter 05536 - 1/35 PLZ-83A SPH: Close Study of a Cold War Era Howitzer

The Trumpeter 05536 kit presents a carefully modelled 1/35 PLZ-83A Self-Propelled Howitzer that reflects the original vehicle used by the People's Liberation Army. Introduced in the early 1980s, this scale kit captures the essential silhouette and mechanical layout familiar to collectors and display builders.

Development Background and Accuracy

The PLZ-83A is noted for its sturdy configuration and main armament derived from the Chinese 152-mm Type 66. Its hull layout echoes some elements found on other contemporary designs while retaining distinct Chinese engineering cues. This kit reproduces the six roadwheel pairs, forward engine placement with a drive sprocket, and the prominent rear turret for an accurate build experience.

Assembly Notes and Key Features

With more than 300 parts, the kit includes newly tooled pieces to raise surface detail. Builders will find rubber tracks, photo-etched components, and copper cable details among the parts, which all contribute to a realistic finished model. Due to its complexity, the kit is best suited to modelers with prior assembly experience.