IS-3M

Wheels and suspension are done, and were pretty standard construction. Working on the barrel, turret, and body simultaneously. Using copper wire for hand grabs. 

The front of the turret had large gaps between the lower and upper halves. These gaps, and gaps between the mantlet cover and turret, were filled and shaped with a slurry of super glue and corn starch.  

The ring at the end of the barrel wasn't round or even, so I filed it off and replaced it with plastic tube. 

The filled gaps can barely be seen, but were about 1/16th of an inch wide! The gun still elevates, the filler just made the mantlet/turret connection tighter. Turret texture was re-established by dabbing on super glue. 

The turret hatches need some work to fit correctly, and to be more accurate. 

Fuel tanks attached and wired. Whew, what a challenge using the photo-etch and getting everything straight. 

Added muzzle bolts and enhanced the weld bead. 

Attached an un-ditching beam. 

Bits and pieces, like tow-cable hooks, added. 

Turret details. 

Wired the lights and horn; added fender hinge flanges using plastic strip. 

All done!