In an announcement which came straight out of the left-field, HobbyBoss Ltd. have sent us images of a surprising release: 82434 - PLA ZLC-2000 ACV (Airborne Combat Vehicle). The full report can be seen:


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Another interesting option for those comtemplating the "Steel Beasts of the East" campaign.

It's kind of "boxy" looking... But, as far as I'm concerned, any modern release is welcome and adds to the variety.

It would look good in a small vignette with a collapsed parachute behind it.

Hisham

Interesting news. If only the modern Chinese MBTs could be re-issued with a correct master !

An interesting release indeed. As other have said, anything modern has to be a plus!

Cheers,
Ian

Intersting, I want this kit. I bet it will take a while to get over here in the container ship.

And another modern vehicle!

Nice!

Lars

Cool
An other piece of modern AFV
Thanks Hobby Boss
Cheers
Seb

I admit I don't know really anything about current Chinese AFVs so I have to do some research on this one. Is that missile a copy of the Russian Sagger? If so that is one old missile (ie. 1960s tech) to be installed on a current IFV.

Definitely an interesting release.

The Chinese HJ-73C anti-tank guided missile is indeed a copy of the AT-3 Sagger :

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/at-3.htm

More info about the ZLC 2000 (aka WZ 506) :
http://www.military-today.com/apc/zlc_2000.htm

HTH
Frenchy

ZLC 2000 didn't arm with 25mm gun. It's a 30mm gun which copy Russian 2A72
2009 10.1 Chinese National Day, It'll show in a parade

You right I should have double checked my references

http://www.sinodefence.com/army/armour/zlc2000.asp
http://tinyurl.com/pmf8oz

Frenchy

Interesting release. An AFV that was totally unknown to me before the release of this kit. It could be a fun build - it will be interesting to see some sprue shots.

Thanks for the update