Hi guys, sorry for the late reply on the build i promised you.
First thing to do is replace or thin down the light surrounds as these are way too thick,replace with brass or thin them
the same as i did, just using a file.
Next if no sandshields are fitted then drill the holes in the edge of the side skirts about .05mm or a little larger, as i broke
the rear fitted wire when i first used the tank, i then decided to replace the small retaining lugs with brass, these simple brackets
are bent into a L shape with a small tang to locate where the original fittings were. I was luck to have a spare retaining bracket from
my sherman build which has a thread and wingnut fitted. These items epoxied in place to stand the handling that the tank has to endure.
The tc vane sight was drilled but not spilt as plastic to thin to risk that. The loaders hatch retaining lug made from plastic and drilled
then retained by some thin wire with aloop on one side as per real thing.Removed the raised molded springs on the loaders hatch
and repaced with coiled wire plastic card remember that thse springs are not on the same axis as the hatch itself, beware that you have to glue this movment solid so that both axis move together.
Fitted the five periscopes guards from schumo, the matlet suround that the weather guard clips to. was thin plastic strip then drilled and plastic rod fitted into the holes.
Will continue later work calls.
Pete.............................................. ...