Introduction

My build log seemed to lose its following so I speeded up and now share the finished item; I say finished I am still trying to work out the cables for the 50 cal. The base kit has had a few additions in the form of Master 50cal barrel and spent50 cal rounds in the bag. The drivers guides are simple scratch work on my part. Painting of the model is a mix of Tamiya and Mr Model with a black undercoat having been added from army painter. 

When it comes to painting I hunted down correct or accurate colours as they are so described, but I tested on some scrap plastic and I did not like the result; I also noted that no two tanks look alike as regards colour and so went my own way. I undercoated with matt black paint from from the painter army and then modulated the finish with light coats from AS-15 and TS-3 from Tamiya rattle cans. the result looks to match close to many photo images and I was pleased with the result