Well, I've been moving at a snails pace. I've gotten myself so sidetracked with getting the side elevation unit functioning properly in my Tiger that I've been neglecting to get the exterior modifications done. Frankly, I've almost had my fill with this tank. I told myself I wouldn't get the KV1 until I've finished this tank.....knowing that once I get the KV1 I'd start cutting that up too. So it's a constant battle to keep from cutting corners. AAaaaannnny wwaaayyyy....


I've finally settled on what I think the extended field modified exhaust would have looked like from the upper view. Instead of using a screen to emulate a grill/grate or using a fan. I went with a simplified everted "V" shape flapper. It does swivel, but it's pointless that it does because there's not enough pressure to make it function! lol I'm going to have to tighten it anyhow...I don't like how it dangles a bit when I drive the tank. The exhaust is actually in 2 segments although you may see three segment lines. The lowest is to depict the weld seam that existed on the exhaust. The extended portion is removable which I intend to create the real flapper modification hidden underneath that was later installed on the tanks exhaust during commission. Basically, I can choose at will whether I want extended or not by simply removing the piece.

The front fenders....meh, not happy with them. I can't get a sharp angle bent without warping the edges or the diamond shapes on the tread plates. I may need to find a different solution. Thefender length shown in the pics hasn't been cut down yet nor hinged.

I've corrected the barrel, also created the mushroom vent, shaved down most of the tools,created a new front glacis, fabricated thedriver vision block,cut out the hatches (I don't know why) now I need to drill out the gun and createnew headlamp coversand fix the gosh darn elevation set up!!!!!!


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