RE: opinion on weathering with outdoor pics
Gregg, if you are interested in very good photos and info, pick up these publications from Squadron Signal
Panther in Action 2011
Panzer Colors I-II-III 6151/52/53
The Eastern Front; 6102
D Day to Berlin, Terrence Wise
Here are a couple photos showing some stowage...Best is to getr a photo and dress it up IAW what that tank had on it. So many tanks had their own ideas and stowage, particulatly in Russia. My Tiger diorama was done after a tank on the Don River 1943.
Large fuel drums were simply placed on the back deck...weight held them on.
Hope this helps.
Bill