{"product_id":"hobbyboss-1-35-object-279-plastic-model-kit","title":"HobbyBoss 1\/35 Object 279 Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e1\/35 Object 279 Plastic Model Kit by HobbyBoss delivers a striking Cold War centrepiece for land military modellers who enjoy unusual armour designs and detailed scale builds.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFeaturing: Unique four track layout: Captures the distinctive suspension created for extreme terrain and blast protection.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDetailed turret and hull: Reproduces the rounded cast armour and massive gun with fine surface detail.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIndividual track links: Allows realistic track sag and an authentic finished stance.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate): Length: 30.5 cm Width: 9.7 cm Height: 7.4 cm Technical Specifications: Scale: 1\/35 Manufacturer: HobbyBoss Model: Object 279 Parts count: Approx. 800 pieces Material: Injection-moulded plastic Assembly: Required Paint\/Glue: Required (not included) Recommended Age: 14+ Land Military: Track Type: Individual links Land Military: Figures Included: No Perfect for: Cold War armour fans, advanced modellers, and standout display builds in 1\/35 scale collections.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhy this kit matters Object 279 was a Soviet heavy tank prototype developed in the late 1950s during a period of rapid armoured warfare experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIts unusual four track chassis was designed to reduce ground pressure and improve mobility on soft terrain such as snow and marshland.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe tank also reflected Cold War concerns about nuclear warfare, with a rounded hull shape intended to deflect blast effects.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOnly one prototype was completed, making Object 279 one of the most recognisable and unusual armoured vehicles ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHow to use it Build using plastic cement and suitable modelling tools.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePaint with Cold War era Soviet colours and weather as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDisplay proudly as a centrepiece in a cabinet or armoured vehicle lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is a plastic model kit.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAssembly, paint, and glue are required.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:35\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem No\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80158\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem 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