HBB82472 - Hobbyboss - 1/35 PLA ZSD89 APC

HBB82472 - Hobbyboss - 1/35 PLA ZSD89 APC 

During the interwar period, the Soviet Union pursued a series of ambitious multi-turret tank designs intended to provide heavy infantry support and breakthrough capability. One of the most recognizable of these was the T-28 medium tank, a large and mechanically complex vehicle designed in the early 1930s. While innovative for its time, early combat experience revealed significant weaknesses in armor protection. In response, the Soviet Army developed the T-28E upgrade, which added appliqué armor plates to improve survivability—most notably during the Winter War against Finland, where Soviet armored forces faced heavily fortified defensive positions and anti-tank weapons.

This HobbyBoss 1/35 Soviet T-28E Medium Tank (83854) is a highly detailed plastic model kit of the upgraded variant. The kit accurately reproduces the distinctive three-turret layout, elongated riveted hull, and added appliqué armor characteristic of the “E” modification. It includes finely detailed suspension components, individual track links, and multiple turret assemblies. Photo-etched parts enhance surface realism, adding finer structural detail to hatches, grills, and exterior fittings. The kit’s large part count allows for a highly accurate and visually impressive build, making it a centerpiece for early WWII Soviet armor collections.

Box Contents:

• Plastic model kit parts for one Soviet T-28E Medium Tank
• Multi-turret hull and armored superstructure components
• Main and auxiliary turret assemblies
• Individual track link system
• Suspension and running gear parts
• Photo-etched detail parts
• Metal cable detail (where applicable)
• Decal sheet with Soviet and optional Finnish markings
• Illustrated instruction manual