I decided to strike whilst enthusiasm was high and time available. Having cut the shields from "30 thou" plastic-sheet* - I decided they looked too tidy for a scrapyard vehicle.
Inspiration struck in the form of some Tamiya StuG III schürzen. Amazingly the front skirt was of almost identical proportions to the forward part of my template. I have therefore trimmed a couple of these and rotated them into place. The cut-outs used to hang them on the StuG have been kept in-situ. Now the vehicle has a more "rough and ready" look.
The Ultimate Soldier tank hull has had the MG removed - a blank will be fitted to cover the hole. Additionally the loose glacis plate has been repositioned and super-glued into place.
I think I will secure this "plating" with epoxy putty. That way I will not have it springing loose at an inopportune moment. Once securely in place I will add some welding-detail and other bits and pieces including a large wooden ammo locker.
As for the KwK F34(r) - taken from a Hobby Boss T34 - the mount will have (for game purposes) a very limited traverse. Looking at the aperture and pivot, I would estimate this is no more than a total of 20 degrees (probably less)
To my eyes the project is looking promising.
To my eyes the project is looking promising.
*30 thou is over-scale but the thinnest sheet with the required strength.
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