 203 - Finally the turrets wood areas are primed, but alas in a bright pink, that is not at all in keeping with such an item! |
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 206 - Then these areas are undercoated in a better grey colour. Note the short straight-section below the side visor cover. |
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 208 - The lower track brackets in place. I still need to finish the master for the top hinged-bracket and get those cast. |
 209 - The top splash-rails in place to protect the mantel joins. |
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 211 - The bottom splash-rails, and the lower weld joins. |
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 213 - The turrets roof covered in several layers of fireglass, that is textured to represent the effects of "rolled steel plate". |
 214 - Gap for the loaders hatch which I am still working on. |
 215 - The completed loaders episcope-cover,and its internal housing. |
 216 - Completed cupola, and turret vent "welded" into position. |
 217 - Note the "pilzen",small metal tubes,in three locations on the roof. |
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 221 - Turret vent in position. |
 222 - The "close defence weapon" cover in position. Note the slight recesses of the internal bolts around its edge. |
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 224 - General photo of how the turret currently looks. |
 225 - I should have positioned the barrel in place for these shots! |
 226 - The Turret in the "Pz.Werkstatt Kp" area of my shed. |