Hobby Boss 83518 PLA Navy Type 039 Song Class 1/350 – Plastic model of a submarine

Hobby Boss 83518 PLA Navy Type 039 Song Class 1/350 is a detailed plastic model kit representing the Chinese Type 039 submarine, widely known as the Song class. The model is made in the popular 1/350 scale, which translates to a finished model length of 280 mm and a width of 30.7 mm. The kit does not include modeling supplies (glue and paints), allowing each modeller to choose their own products according to their preferences.

• Scale: 1/350
• Manufacturer: Hobby Boss
• Country of operation: China (People’s Liberation Army Navy – PLA Navy)
• Historical version: Type 039 Song Class – era: modern era (from the 1990s to present)
• Historical use: Type 039 submarines were introduced into service by the Chinese Navy as a response to the need for developing modern conventional submarines. Units of this class have taken part in numerous exercises and power demonstrations in the South China Sea area, acting as the main underwater force of the newer generations of the Chinese Navy.
• Material: High-quality plastic, photo-etched metal parts – 1 piece included in the set
• Extras: Display stand, photo-etched parts enabling more realistic replication of details
• Category: Plastic model kit (warship model)
• Number of parts: 20 parts on 1 sprue and separate hull components (upper and lower); easy assembly
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – model recommended for beginners and intermediate modellers interested in modern fleets and Chinese warship themes.

Hobby Boss PLA Navy Type 039 Song Class 1/350 is a model that works perfectly as a first entry into the world of submarine models or as a supplement to a collection of modern 1/350 scale vessels. Thanks to the use of both plastic and metal (photo-etched) parts, the model allows you to replicate the unique structural details of the Chinese submarine. The included display stand highlights the showcase qualities of the completed model.

The set is especially recommended for naval enthusiasts, collectors of modern warships, and modellers looking for carefully crafted kits with minimal assembly complexity.