Simply put, this is one of the best hobby boss models on the market. The kit is nicely detailed, yet is very easy to assemble. The instructions are easy to follow and the fit of the parts is fantastic (rivaling Tamiya). The only area of caution is when assembling the suspension. One has to study the instructions carefully, but when taken slowly and in order, the suspension builds up very well. My only real knock on the kit is the decal sheet. While the decals are done very well I wish there would have been more choices, than what was given. Also, I would have loved to have seen a tank commander figure, (even though hobby boss usually does not include figures in their tank kits). To sum it up: this is a really excellent model. fun to build.

Hello to all! Once again I am giving an Excellent rating , but there are a few things to keep in mind, this is the first time I have ever built a model at all from hobby boss which I believe may be a Chinese company, the plastic moldings are stiff which is good,there are some extra parts and some are very tiny, some parts can break very easy, the manual can be some what confusing at times because it is not very detailed in the info it relates to, the tank is detailed nicely and it does require a bit of time to work on so be patient, I would not recommend this for young first time beginners they may have some level of problems with the manual book, it is not like some of the other well known model companies, but then again this is my assessment. There were some issues with the tank parts lining up but once you give them a little trim they fit right in so overall it was a enjoyable and fun build hope this helps and I would build this again, as a matter a fact I am getting ready to build the Hobby Boss T26E4 Super Pershing Tank next! Scott M.