{"product_id":"hobbyboss-1-35-pla-59-d-medium-tank","title":"HobbyBoss 1:35 PLA 59-D Medium Tank","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHobbyBoss 1:35 PLA Type 59-D Medium Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eplastic scale model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e depicting a modernised version of China’s \u003cstrong\u003eType 59 main battle tank\u003c\/strong\u003e, used by the \u003cstrong\u003ePeople’s Liberation Army (PLA)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the vehicle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eType 59-D\u003c\/strong\u003e is an upgraded evolution of the original Soviet-designed \u003cstrong\u003eT-54A \/ Type 59\u003c\/strong\u003e, modernised by China with improved fire control systems, enhanced armour protection, and updated weaponry. These upgrades extended the service life of the platform into more modern battlefield roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt represents China’s effort to keep large numbers of legacy tanks relevant through incremental upgrades, making it a key subject in modern PLA armour studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 1:35 scale plastic model kit\u003cbr\u003e✔ Depicts Chinese PLA Type 59-D medium tank\u003cbr\u003e✔ Modernised Cold War-era MBT upgrade\u003cbr\u003e✔ Detailed HobbyBoss tooling\u003cbr\u003e✔ Suitable for modern PLA and Asian armour collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical build use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emodern Chinese armoured vehicle collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLA training and operational dioramas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsian theatre conflict modelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold War–to–modern transition armour displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecomparative MBT evolution builds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkill level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emodellers familiar with medium complexity AFV kits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebuilders interested in modern Chinese military hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethose focusing on realistic weathering and vehicle upgrades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurret and hull detailing benefit from careful assembly alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern upgrades make it suitable for desert or temperate camouflage schemes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks well with stowage and field equipment additions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks and suspension allow for detailed weathering effects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emodern armour enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLA and Chinese military modellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:35 scale tank builders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold War \/ modern transition collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsian regional conflict dioramas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HobbyBoss 1:35 PLA Type 59-D Medium Tank is a \u003cstrong\u003emodernised Chinese main battle tank model\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing upgraded Cold War-era armour adapted for contemporary PLA service and modern battlefield conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HobbyBoss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57075271270775,"sku":"84541","price":40.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/9223\/6003\/files\/HBB84541.jpg?v=1778152633","url":"https:\/\/www.pathfindermodels.co.uk\/products\/hobbyboss-1-35-pla-59-d-medium-tank","provider":"Pathfinder Models ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}