ZTZ 99A Main Battle Tank

The HobbyBoss ZTZ 99A is a well detailed, top notch kit that was a pleasure to build. As with several HobbyBoss aircraft kits that I have built, the molding and fit of parts are excellent. This kit includes a fret of photo-etched brass containing screens for the engine exhaust. Decal markings are minimal - only two Chinese stars and a range of numbers for the turret sides. Instructions and full painting/decal placement guide are well done and were easy to follow. The kit did not include several items, particularly, no clear lens parts for the various vision blocks and optics and no extra fuel barrels for the rear of the tank. The individual track links were quite tedious to remove and clean up, but looked good once on the tank. The two turret hatches feature detail on the inside, but there is no other interior detail. Unfortunately, no figures come with the kit, but that seems to be standard practice for HobbyBoss/Trumpeter tank kits. Overall, I would recommend this kit as a fun, relatively simple, cost effective choice for a modern battle tank.