Pretty much final pics. Just need to add some graphics and perhaps a light weathering. most of my stuff looks like it has been around 100 years so i might consider this a fresh factory issue.

For the slightly faint of heart, IMHO, this is not the easiest kit in the world. There are lots of thing in the El-Mod kit that plain old "do not fit" such as the railing stanchions and a few other bit parts. The assembly 'guide" is a bit vague and could use some improved graphics as it is not real easy to see the correct placement of some items. However casting quality is quite good.The elevation/traverse trunnion is D** ***T in my opinion and i will do a go back and make it better later. But here it is on the field of valor stalking a big kitty. Anybody have an idea of the interior color needed, for the inside of the hatches? I am thinking of a buff or yellow white but i could use input.