Thanks for your comments. Casting the tracks (Silicon rubber forms and Resin) proved to be the greatest problem for me, as each piece of track consists of three parts. That was one of the reasons to build the tank in 1/25. In 1/35 the tiny parts would have been too small for me. Annother reason were the hundreds of rivets. Each one was formed with a Zippo from Slaters plastic rod. And there are some other nuts and bolts too. You can imagine, in such times, modelling became a rather philosophic aspect.
Looking forward to sharing more progress photos later.
Best,
Peter
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Hello Gents Thanks for the kind words. I always wanted to come to the original as close as possible. In all the pictures of 540 at its capture the side doors aren't open. Not so the rear escape hatch. There I built up theentire inner frame with the number 540 on it. Nevertheless I am working now since more than five years on that vehicle and I think any interior would have complicated it further.
Peter
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