I was at the LHS today and almost picked this kit, but wanted to know the quality of the build and if it needs PE (if so, please specify), before buying. I know I'll chuck the figus but it's the gun that interests me anyway

See this review about it.

Chris "toadman" Hughes
Toadman's Tank Pictures

exactly what I was looking for, thank you. sounds like a decent oob build sans figures

I built one recently for review on ML and it is a competent kit. It isn't as sharp in detail as it could but it is quite good and excellent value for money. I can't see PE adding much to it. A new crew would but I liked the poses on the supplied crew and reckon if you swapped heads and hands they'd be great.
Cheers
Al