Bronco AB3519 Chinese PLA 200L Oil Drum Set 1/35 – 200L Chinese Army Barrel Set in 1/35 Scale

Bronco AB3519 Chinese PLA 200L Oil Drum Set is a high-quality accessory kit dedicated to enhancing military vehicle models and dioramas in 1/35 scale. The set reproduces the characteristic 200-liter fuel drums used by the People's Liberation Army (PLA), making it a perfect addition to historical scenes from both the Cold War era and modern times.

Historical Background and Usage Context

The 200-liter drums are universal containers used by various armies around the world, but the AB3519 set has been designed based on PLA reality. Similar containers could be found at logistics bases, military airfields, and during numerous Chinese maneuvers and local conflicts since the 1960s. They were widely used throughout the Cold War era and beyond, following the modernization of the Chinese army in later decades. Specific Chinese markings and details distinguish them from equivalents in other countries.

Product Specification

• Scale: 1/35 – ideal for dioramas and military vehicle models in the same scale.
• Material: high-quality plastic, ensuring excellent detail and durability of the parts.
• Country: People’s Republic of China (PLA – People’s Liberation Army).
• Era: Cold War – Modern Times.
• Contents: complete set of parts to assemble several fuel drums (typical 200-liter drums), faithfully reproduced based on PLA documentation.
• No additions such as metal barrels, photo-etched parts, or resin components – the entire set is made of plastic.
• Category: plastic model for upgrading/workshop and field dioramas.

Recommendation and Level of Difficulty

We highly recommend this set both for advanced modelers and all enthusiasts of building realistic dioramas. AB3519 allows for a quick and easy way to enrich your layout with authentic logistic details. Assembly difficulty on a scale of 1–5: 2 (easy to assemble and paint). An excellent solution for collectors of Chinese equipment as well as creators of battle and logistics base scenes in 1/35 scale.