The tank was a build. I highly recommend dry fitting parts before gluing. Directions are a bit loos but still easy to build. Turrets also just sit in the tank in a hole so not meant for being flipped or any dropping of the model. Those are the only negatives!!! I highly recommend the model for any war-gaming!!! You can make 4 variants in the kit!!! 50mm, 75mm, 95mm, and the 290mm mortar! Great kit.