Trumpeter 00201 50T Tank Transporter (1/35) – Plastic Model Kit

The Trumpeter 00201 50T Tank Transporter in 1:35 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit of a Cold War-era tank transporter, aimed at ambitious military modeling enthusiasts. The model replicates the composition of a set that includes a truck and a massive 50-ton capacity trailer designed for transporting heavy armored vehicles. Such transporters were widely used by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army to move tanks and military equipment—during exercises, military parades, and while relocating equipment over long distances in challenging terrain. They were a crucial component of armored forces logistics from the 1970s onward, commonly used to carry vehicles such as the Type 59 or Type 69 tanks.

The Trumpeter 00201 model at 1/35 scale impresses with authentic details—the set consists of as many as 653 high-quality parts designed using modern injection molding technology. The finished model measures an impressive 467.8 mm in length, 93.6 mm in width, and 89 mm in height. The angles, weld lines, anti-slip platform surfaces, and intricate suspension details are precisely recreated based on technical documentation and archival photographs.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: China
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Model does not include glue or paints (to be purchased separately)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Movable trailer and cab elements, allowing for realistic positioning of military vehicle models in a “loading” scene

The Trumpeter 00201 50T Tank Transporter model is suitable for intermediate and advanced modelers—the difficulty level is rated at 4/5 due to the multi-part construction and the number of small, precision-requiring parts. This kit is especially recommended for military modeling enthusiasts focusing on transport vehicles and wartime logistics, collectors of Cold War-era equipment, and those who value faithful attention to detail. It looks great in dioramas with tanks or heavy equipment and is sure to become a centerpiece of any collection.