Hobby Boss 84518 PLA ZTZ-99A MBT 1/35 – plastic model tank kit

Hobby Boss 84518 PLA ZTZ-99A MBT is a tracked main battle tank of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in 1/35 scale. This kit faithfully reproduces the latest version of the Chinese tank, which was first presented to the public during the military parade at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on September 3, 2015. The ZTZ-99A, known as the "King of China’s Land Battle," has made a huge impression for years during military exercises, such as the international "Peace Mission 2014" operation conducted under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

The ZTZ-99A tank was created in the modern era as a successor to earlier versions of the 99 family. It is distinguished by its advanced composite armor design, new-generation layered explosive reactive armor (ERA), and a sophisticated Chinese laser dazzling system. Additionally, it features an innovative tracked drive system and automatic transmission control system, ensuring excellent maneuverability even with a weight exceeding 50 tons. The compact silhouette of the tank allows for high mobility in difficult terrain, while the turret and hull have been designed with optimal crew protection and ergonomics in mind.

• Scale: 1/35
• User country: China (People's Liberation Army)
• Service period: modern era, since the 2010s
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Add-ons: photo-etched parts, individually made track links, turret and hull made with multi-slide moulded technology
• Contents: over 610 parts, 39 sprues, hull and turret parts, 1 photo-etched sheet
• Manufacturer: Hobby Boss
• Intended use: Plastic model kit, requires additional modeling accessories (not included: glue, paints)

The Hobby Boss 84518 set features high detail quality, allowing for a very realistic representation of the tank's silhouette, especially in the turret, hull, and individual track links. The model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to enrich their collection with a modern armored vehicle from the Far East. Assembly difficulty: 4/5 – due to the number of details and the presence of photo-etched parts.

Hobby Boss 84518 PLA ZTZ-99A MBT 1/35 is the perfect choice for enthusiasts of modern armored vehicles and modelers who appreciate precision and wealth of detail. Recreate the legendary Chinese tank from the latest military parades in your collection!