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Chinese PLA 50 Ton Tank Transporter

January 25, 2024 · in Armor · · 23 · 363

This is a scale kit of the Chinese 50 ton tank transporter.

The kit had some good reviews but it's hardly likely to be a best seller due to being a little known military vehicle.

The design has been heavily influenced by the Japanese Hino and German Daimler Benz vehicles. It consists of a 6 x 6 tractor, powered by a turbo charged diesel engine, and a 12 wheeled trailer.

The cab is hinged to reveal some engine detail, which for some reason is painted orange.

The tractor features a winch assembly.

I made the hoses between the tractor and trailer from lengths of tubing with wire inside so that they can be easily joined, unfortunately I neglected to do that for the photos.

The main part of the loading area on the trailer is wood, so I tried to replicate that with a little weathering.

The only tank I had to hand to show a load was this Russian one.

The kit goes together quite well although, in my opinion, it's a little over engineered with a large number of small parts which need cleaning up.

I was asked to build it by a friend who is organising an exhibition in a shopping mall as part of the Chinese new year celebrations next month. I was advised not to weather it as Chinese vehicles aren't dirty……….

Thanks for looking and happy modelling.

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23 responses

  1. George Williams (@chinesegeorge)
    This is an outstanding build. You made me laugh with the comment about these not getting dirty... 😉 Understood. The target...(and I mean the T-55) looks great on the trailer. I just couldn't help it being a former US tanker myself. Take care my friend and stay safe. I'm definitely clicking several of the various "like" buttons on this one. Well done indeed.

  2. Excellent job and a wonderful result, George!

  3. A stunning result, George @chinesegeorge
    I'm sure your friend is going to like this build, and it will definitely get a lot of attention during the exhibition.

  4. Great looking build!

  5. Excellent build!

  6. Fantastic job on this one George , your friend will be really happy I'm sure. When is Chinese new year ?

  7. Looks like it can drive right off the screen. Pretty clean looking build.

  8. Great work on the truck, George. @chinesegeorge

  9. Nice work on this complex looking model , @chinesegeorge !

  10. Thanks, Jay @ssgt, there were certainly a lot of parts.

  11. @chinesegeorge - Fantastic build George. And dirt would never dare stick to such a beautiful vehicle.

  12. very cool truck!

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