Panther F,
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement.
I started as a small scale modeler, so I like to super detail everything. I'm still trying to learn to balance between adding all of the realistic but fragile scale details, and something that will still hold together on the battlefield. Our club is trying to bridge the gap between lookers and runners.

Here are a few pics of the latest work done. Using the Trumpeter upper I added all of the working engine louvers, hatches, and covers on the rear deck including a very nice piece of photo etch brass screening. I plan to make all of the hatches operable using brass rod to replace the plastic, so I have full access to switches and charging jacks, but still have hatches that will hold up to the abuse of being used. Next will come a heavier texture, to tie the different medias together and create a rougher cast look.