I like these models. I like your project. I agree that with detail in the running gear it would be a shame to cover it up.
I'd print the complete set of side skirts but leave them off except for occasional perspectives of how it was envisioned to look
fully 'done up'.

I also have to admit a level of jealousy over the completeness of your construction. I mentioned I have a Ludwig aluminum
kit set of lower hull plates and most of the plates for a Maus-type turret. I have Geiswerk's track set for it. What I don't have is a
pattern or functional drawing for the side skirts. Any interest in selling a set of side skirts or print files? I don't even have a printer
that could print something that large.

Have you decided how you will create the suspension / road wheel assemblies? Will you use the coil springs as the prototype
used or the Belleville (washer) springs that the original design intended. I planned when it came time to make mine up that I wanted to try to use
Belleville types just to be different. I believe there are enough drawings of the design to make a go of it.

Great job on this. If ever a kit is in the offing put me on the list....

Jerry