A construction fix which can trip you up was pointed out to me by a fellow modeller and involves the two strengthening ribs (parts D13 & D14). You are instructed to add these to the undersides of the gun box in step 13. What they do in essence, is create a channel which allows the gun box to align squarely onto both of the thin lower hull side plates. The problem is that they only need to be fixed a fraction off and the channel can become too narrow. To remedy this I can advise attaching these parts directly to the lower hull instead. There are alignment slots in the lower hull side plates too, so it’s a really simple fix and will avoid any potential fit issues.
At the rear of the upper hull only the inner two of the four spars that you are instructed to fit over the exhausts featured on these late production vehicles. It is not a big issue if you fit them as instructed as they are not visible (unless you are an IPMS/USA judge!) as the extension rear plate outer detail has the correct bolt head detail for just the two inner ones that remained.
In step 15 you get to choose your gun type and unlike any previous releases, this kit gets its own seperate parts with their own construction steps.
Breech assembly with added missing weld detail on the recuperator and an aftermarket barrel. I left the kit barrel spring in place so I can leave it adjustable. This will ensure I end up with the correct length of visible barrel outside of the mantlet
The full breech sub-assembly with the mantlet and
muzzle brake dry fitted
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