{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-35-00308-british-challenger-2","title":"Trumpeter 1\/35 00308 British Challenger 2","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"heading-2 ace-line old-record-id-ScyJfao67djYPkcMPRccl7lMngj\"\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 00305 1\/35 Chinese Type 83 152mm Self-Propelled Gun-Howitzer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-ED5xfxZebd4Ci1ckrnNc4abYnNh\"\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XxtAfh06ZdgQk7c9tGXcdvD8nZf\"\u003e• Item No.: Trumpeter 00305\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IwFgfVlFddTONJcLDNLcpj7engh\"\u003e• Scale: 1\/35\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IVCUfdxOddgfBwcVlkfcNJdgnub\"\u003e• Subject: Chinese Type 83 152mm Self-Propelled Gun-Howitzer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QeatfjagwdWI6TcsCpgcJ9Z0nZg\"\u003e• Kit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Rsp0fgQLxdL3xUc2GawcYVYznxg\"\u003e• Completed Dimensions: Length 202 mm, Width 96 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MnnTfPNM6dT4qFclojicnx8vnDb\"\u003e• Parts Count: Over 350 pieces\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VwW0fNf2gdzKUWcacD4c7rtinob\"\u003e• Photo-etched parts: Not included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S2nRfmiCXd5CtWcB2iecS4oFnPf\"\u003e• Package Weight: approx 520 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JyU1fXssvduFJtcx1nOc09YAnuc\"\u003e• Figures, glue, paints and tools NOT included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-UQhHfE0iedVXVScOPu1cvs7onvc\"\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VSHofl3kZdOP7acS8lucWCSjnab\"\u003e• Complete hull and large enclosed turret assembly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GS5Vf7OwJd6qf2cbsOncoLRCnWe\"\u003e• Detailed 152mm main gun barrel with muzzle brake\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JsS8fM4BfdXajGcPZJhckTJlngb\"\u003e• 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun parts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UzjQfnh2XdTzA6cjUeBcx8GAnvL\"\u003e• 6 pairs of road wheels, torsion bar suspension and flexible track links\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TyDRfus0Ddyb9Vcg2SWch1mRn7d\"\u003e• Detailed engine compartment interior structure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-V9O7fzgdrdUZSxcGehZcK64Bn5e\"\u003e• Ammunition stowage and turret fittings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IVUMfKAuldUJgEcL1NvcrplDntg\"\u003e• Decals for PLA military marking schemes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XzchfXAUIdKt2ncwkwacZ3DgnJf\"\u003e• Instruction manual with step-by-step assembly guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-DzUdfbg4PdVtPVc3KxIcK3qKneg\"\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UH7Tf4tevdQD3wctLJ9c33Dunyh\"\u003e• Highly detailed 1\/35 scale model of China’s Type 83 152mm self-propelled gun-howitzer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Q9iffluN7doNhAcfxfQcJOG7ncI\"\u003e• Faithfully reproduced hull shape, large square turret and six-roadwheel chassis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ogb1f737UdRn0vcKppgck4Penhd\"\u003e• Comes with engine interior details for enhanced realism\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AjWZfwmhLd733EcVbbZcRfYFnog\"\u003e• Accurate main gun with muzzle brake and recoil mechanism details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GMmYfxLPQdKkxpcgAotcWhuRnHc\"\u003e• Rich surface textures including weld lines, storage boxes and vision blocks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BBEjffzBZdHSQ9cf4gwcQb61nbc\"\u003e• Flexible tracks with realistic link details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NifDf7xihd0m3dc1i0Hc7r5vnfb\"\u003e• Excellent choice for Chinese military armour diorama and static collection display\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LLBTfgFXIdjCbGcqCDFcyEYAnDe\"\u003e• Moderate part count for clean assembly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-DfRzf7tVgdugv2cGISxcDkWzneG\"\u003eRecommended Skill Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UrEKfoDM3d0V1acrpwocxMCunu1\"\u003e• Suitable for military vehicle modelers and Chinese armour collectors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KNUEfQilTdrUpFctuSMcsoZWnDM\"\u003e• Beginner to intermediate skill level friendly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-B3PYfZFKRdAd15cRGNLc51rXn3c\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YF8rfOZamd1wUqcpXygcLeGXn0g\"\u003e• The Type 83 (PLZ-83) 152mm self-propelled gun-howitzer was China’s first domestically developed large-calibre tracked self-propelled artillery, finalized in 1983.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GLnmfSaL8diMifcbR83chz6tngb\"\u003e• It was built on the 321 medium tracked chassis and armed with modified Type 66 152mm towed howitzer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SQWFfVIkndj7docZQs6c6MbinVh\"\u003e• It made its public debut at the 1984 National Day military parade.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Qo2WfHvtWdkvVWc5hnscdFFPnab\"\u003e• Designed to provide long-range fire suppression support for mechanized army units, capable of firing high-explosive, armour-piercing, smoke and illumination rounds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N6XhfCsUzdh1mNcjC6Fc1HOOnld\"\u003e• Only a limited production run of 78 vehicles was built, serving with PLA artillery brigades.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FAaRfUui8dlFCtcHD37c09wSn6d\"\u003e• Its design laid important technical foundations for China’s later self-propelled artillery development.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"heading-3 ace-line old-record-id-JIbAfkThodx4vBc4BwQcbs4mn0g\"\u003eFull‑Size Vehicle Specifications (Type 83 SP Howitzer)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UZSDfHbVTdSqAqcV3EicRiQUnkd\"\u003e• Combat Weight: 30 tons\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DLpKf9G79dIwzUc9Eh0c8p09nye\"\u003e• Overall Length (gun forward): 9.8 m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FG68fmCogdTyvocIaN7cc3OJnic\"\u003e• Overall Width: 3.24 m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PHqJf8kfSdD1decrPjocyOTCn5c\"\u003e• Overall Height: 3.50 m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Q9NTffOfVducv7cTHM7cKnlQnbY\"\u003e• Engine: WR4B-12V150LB 12-cylinder diesel engine, 520 hp\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KHKMfjcNRd8yH3c8HCSceRu7nqc\"\u003e• Max road speed: 55 km\/h\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YDKMfiowndQxcXcx1picnO7InSg\"\u003e• Cruising range: 450 km\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H0oLfu0OIdXAFScrpvdcVaHlnug\"\u003e• Main Armament: 152 mm Type 83 gun-howitzer, 30 rounds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OjZAfzK4SdUywhcZurkc698Inu3\"\u003e• Secondary Armament: 1 × 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine gun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Vfikf5bxjdkRwicFkkOcV6mgniu\"\u003e• Crew: 5 personnel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default 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