With the sub assemblies complete the lower and upper hull pieces were brought together and I can report that the fit was very nice.
The turret can be placed on and locked into place but removed for painting which is helpful. The barrel is a 2 part affair which made me a be concerned as it’s all too easy to sand a flat spot when trying to clean up the join but I’m happy to say there was no need to be concerned as it all worked out fine. View images below:
With the main construction done it was onto the bit I was dreading, the wheels. Each individual wheel had the outside distressed by softening with Humbrol liquid poly and then distressing with a coarse sanding stick. The stage took ages so I was not looking forward to painting them!
