Hobby Boss PLA ZTL-11 Tank Destroyer (84505) - 1:35 Hobby Boss via Creative Models

[Julien]

PLA ZTL-11 Tank Destroyer (84505)

1:35 Hobby Boss via Creative Models

 

 

The ZTL-11 is a variant of the ZTL-08 developed for the Chinese Military by Norinco (China Ordnance Industries Group Corp Limited). This like many similar vehicles today is a modular designed eight wheeled amphibious light armoured vehicle. Versions include the 08 Infantry Fighting Vehicle,  08 APC, and 08 Recon Vehicle/ There is an 05 Mortar Carrier, an 09 SPG, and the 11 with a 105mm rifled gun.  Some class this as an assault gun and others as a Tank Destroyer.

 

 

 

 

The Kit

First impressions are excellent. This is a new kit from Hobby Boss. As well as the large hull moulds & turret there are 16 sprues of plastic, a small sheet of PE, some cable and 8 rubber tyres.  All parts are well moulded with no visible defects or issues. Construction starts by adding the various suspension components onto the lower hull. Once these are on the wheel hubs can be added to the tyres and they are added on. For the rear of the lower hull two water propulsion units are made up and added. The rear hull plate can then be made up and added.

 

 

 

 

 

Construction then moves to the upper hull. The hatches and PE grill are added. To the left side is added the NBC/Air con pack and the rear exhaust, PE grills then go over both of these. Additional top armour is then  added along with various grab handles and other parts including the head lights and their protective grills.  The upper hull can then be joined to the lower hull.

 

 

 

Thngs then move onto the turret. The base is added to the main turret part, the gun mantle is added at the front (from the inside)  along with the main gun.  The gunsight is added along with the smoke grenade launchers. The hatches are made up and added along with antenna mounts and various handles and other parts. The AA machine gun mount is also made up and added at this point. To the rear of the turret the stowage basket is added. The turret can then be attached to the main body.

 

 

 

 

 

Markings

A small sheet (not shown) of markings consists of mainly tactical number and a couple of red stars. There are 2 marking options of normal PLA camo and new Digital version for those feeling adventurous. 

 

Conclusion

This looks to be a good kit of a modern Chinese wheeled AFV.

 

Highly recommended.

 

 

 

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