The Bronco Models 1/35 Chinese YW-701A Armoured Command and Control Vehicle (CB35091) is a highly detailed plastic model kit from Bronco Models, a Hong Kong–based manufacturer renowned for exceptional historical accuracy and fine surface detail.
The YW-701A is a command and control variant of China's Type 63 APC family, fitted with an extended superstructure housing communications equipment, map tables, and additional crew positions for staff and signals personnel. These vehicles formed the backbone of PLA divisional and regimental command elements from the 1970s onward, enabling commanders to maintain communications and situational awareness while remaining protected. The YW-701A served in the Sino-Vietnamese War (1979) and remained in PLA service through the 1990s.
Key Features:
- 1/35 scale injection-moulded plastic kit
- Extended command superstructure accurately reproduced
- Antenna arrays and communications equipment detailed
- Photo-etched parts included
- Markings for PLA command units
- Running gear and suspension based on Type 63 chassis
Bronco Models is well known for its commitment to historical accuracy and fine surface detail. This kit is engineered to reflect the real subject, making it an excellent choice for display models, competition builds, or diorama compositions. Suited for intermediate to advanced modelers, it rewards careful assembly with outstanding realism.
Ideal For:
- Chinese PLA armour enthusiasts
- Command vehicle collectors
- Sino-Vietnamese War modelers
- Intermediate to advanced modelers
Whether built straight from the box or further enhanced with weathering and painting techniques, the Bronco 1/35 Chinese YW-701A Armoured Command and Control Vehicle delivers outstanding realism and historical authenticity.
