Okay i think its ready for paint. Ill give it a couple days to see if theres anything i really missed on it. Sculpting the mantlet shroud was interesting Especially considering i didnt have my proper sculpting tools in hand...Headlights and brush guards are left overs from my M60A3 build since the dozer kit has different ones to be used. I felt the ESCI parts were too scrawny lookingStowage basket netting is made from the nylon mesh in paper cone paint filters. I am also happy with how the guide teeth came out on the track. They should look the part once properly painted and weathered. I dont think i did too badly on this one so far. If anyone sees a glaring error let me know. Also note the upper and lower hull are not glued yet.

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I'm overwhelmed at the awesome detail you've done. Great job on everything. I did happen to notice one guide tooth missing in the last pic, just down from the two incomplete ones. Of course, I may be wrong and that may have been intentional showing 'damaged' track from usage. Most impressive work; this is going to look so fantastic under paint! Can't wait to see more!

Outstanding job of updating this great old ESCI kit!

I can't wait to see the next step.

Thanks for sharing,
Keith

I'm really enjoying your progress. I'm inspired to pull mine out a return it to the workbench. I got stuck on the mantlet cover. Also really digging the bustle rack..

Thanks for sharing your artwork!!!

Matt

I still feel theres something missing i just dont know what.

Thanks for spotting the chipped guide teeth. I will have to slice off and replace those.

I am also glad this has inspired someone else to revisit an old project. Another reason i like to detail like this is to show that you dont need the latest Eduard PE set or resin coerrection lump to make a really well detailed model. Its all just bits of styrene and other things i have had at hand already.

The Mantlet cover is made from Aves Apoxie sculpt. Its a 2 part putty similar to milliput but with a much finer grain allowing for more fine detail. I also applied some to the commanders turret/cupola weapon.

Did anyone notice the cable connection cover and its small lanyard ? Its where the searchlight cable connects to the turret. I hope it survives painting!