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I continue with hull details. I made one mistake that I had to correct — part 3, the upper hull skin, had joining strips that I overlooked and had edge-glued instead. I coaxed all of those glue joints open and added the joining strips because that enabled me to fit the fenders, parts 5, so that they matched with part 3 better. Gluing the fenders on was a little tricky. One thing I do not like is that the rear of the fenders keep getting bumped and bent.
I did paint the undersides of the fenders (third photo). They are streaky and not the best match, but they won’t show too much once the suspension and tracks are in place. They’ll look better than glaring white, anyhow.
After that, it’s been mostly hatches. There were also a couple of little tool boxes, one on each side, with tiny hasps. Also a little drive sprocket area detail.
A wire runs between the two engine hatches through the hinges. I have some wire the right size but need to get some paint that will stick to it. In the meantime, the muffler (?) is next, which will add a little color (it’s dark red), followed by more hull details. So far a mostly fun little project. It’s so tiny compared to the Sherman! Roughly the size of a very tall automobile.
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