Hello everyone,

I was here in these forums some weeks ago searching for information about the chinese tank ZTZ99B and I've got some replies and here I am!

I finally received my package from Hobbyeasy and I just started this tank a week ago. I must say this is my first modern armor kit, I'm used to make 1/12 scale motorbikes and civil airliners I'm also currently making the 1/350 Japanese battleship Yamato (more info in my signature).

I will be using the Bronco tracks, E.T Models Photoetched set (basic) and since the sideskirts were out of stock I had to pick the Voyager ones, hopefully both will match correctly.

I have to say that some etched parts were a bit rusty but anyway not a big deal, here I start posting pictures:

The kit: I was surprised about this kit, a rigid cardbox allowing to protect the parts on the inside, everything well presented, I like it, I'm going to buy HobbyBoss again.









I'm going to make the digital camouflage








Great figures! I just found them on Hobbyeasy, they are from the brand DreamModel




























Here is a comparison between an original part and the photoetched one (very small parts!)








I'm using Tamiya's field grey XF65, Nato black XF63 and Buff, Light green from Vallejo.






The colors looks a bit darker in reality.




Sorry for posting so many pics.
Till the next update!

Guillem

It's looking goos so far. I like how turned the PE fuel drums supports.
Keep on the good job.
Olivier

Nice work till now~~~What kind of ET upgrade sets you use? Hope you going well with that....

Nice work Guillem- this looks like a very promising project. I actually built and painted (and decalled) one of the Dream Model figures quite recently- make sure you have plenty of decal setting solution- it needs it but the decals settle in very nicely I must say and they look very realistic.

great work so far,seems to me you have your handes full
with all that pe,i will your build.

nice building !
you can see a good paint here :
http://www.colleurs-de-plastique.com/forums/showthread.php?50026-ZTZ-99-B-Hobby-Boss-1-35

Thanks all!




I'm using E.T Model basic set (ref E35-008) and Voyager set for the sideskirts (ref PE35323).




Yep! those figures looks great, I never thought that the camo was actually applied with decals till I saw some pictures on Internet, that will be very interesting to do.




Thanks for the link and info! it's a fantastic model, I really was impressed for the black wash, I hope I can also paint mine right, will be a bit hard on masking but all it takes is patience I guess.

Here is a picture of the actual status of the tracks, I must say I'm happy that I've came here and asked because this set is fantastic, it's very easy to join each section but sure it needs lots of patience as usual in this hobby



See you on the next update!
Guillem

Hello all,

I finally completed the tracks and starting again with the photoetched.
I will post pictures later of the tank with the tracks on.











Guillem

Here are two more pictures:





Cheers!
Guillem

Guillem, So far I'm really impressed, especially with all your PE work, as each piece looks perfect. Looking forward to your next update.
Joel

Great work so far! I always wanted to see how will someone make that weird Chinese camo...

Thanks friends!

Unfortunately it's been a bit long since the last update, I hope it won't take me too long till the next, now is just a matter of starting to mount the photoetched parts on the rear section.

It took me lot of time to remove the original plastic in order to prepare the part for the photoetched parts:









I hope to post pictures soon

Guillem

Hello Guillem,

Great build man! I really like the ZTZ and Have the other Hobby Boss ZTZ 99A MBT, so ill be paying close attention and use your build for reference. SUBSCRIBED!!

Gary

Thanks Gary,

Actually the tank deck is taking shape, I added all the grids but unfortunately don't have pictures of it yet so hopefully I will post them tomorrow or this weekend.

Here are some pictures:

I had to make this part from scratch because I lost it while holding it with my tweezers!













Guillem

how do you put the pe toghter?with glue or solder?very nice work.

Hello Roy, I'm using glue (cyanoacrylate) in a very small quantities.

Well, finally I can post pictures of the work done in these past days.
Actually I'm sanding the details of the side guards in order to place the photoetched parts.











Bye!

Guillem

looks great,cant wait to see it finished.

This is getting better all tha time!!! Great work man!

Gary

http://slide.mil.news.sina.com.cn/slide_8_199_2595.html#p=9

nice work so far i did the A version not to long ago have this one in the stash too bronco makes the oil drums for this also

Thanks guys!

Thank you for the link, Craig.

I had to sand a little bit the photoetched sheet since it was starting to get rusty.
Anyway, here are some pictures of the progress so far. Very difficult to blend these small parts!











Now it's the turn of the right side guard.

Guillem

Hi all,

Long time no see! I've been doing some progress with the tank but I'm taking it slow, specially the photoetched parts are so small that there is tons of patience dedicated to blend and glue each part.









Happy new year to everyone! Still some days more remaining for the Chinese new year

Guillem

Great job with the PE parts. I feel your pain with all those tiny buckles !

Keep on posting

That is some ridiculously, Fantastical PE work right there!!!! I commend your patience and skill with the PE - me and PE ARE NOT FRIENDS!

Gary

hi
yes must agree like the job on the PE. its not my favourite thing but you made it look so simple.
well done
ossie

this is turning out to be an extremely detailed and well presented build. I congratulate on your photo presentation,you can never have enough for us the model tank voyeurs. Thankyou