Thanks! I still have a LOT of detail to do on the upper hull but yesterday and this morning I've been thinking about how I'm going to mount the mantlet on and get it to move. The turret is what I've been dreading the most, so might as well tackle it!
The mantlet shouldn't have to move up and down too much because of the long barrel. Once I get it mounted I've already ordered a geared motor for elevation and'll have to make that work too.
I think I've figured out how to do it but I want to be sure before I start cutting up that thick fiberglass. If I get it working I'll post some pictures. This may take a while... and if ANYBODY can MESS IT UP, I CAN!
Thanks again for the encouragement (because I sure need it!) Mike