(SELF PROPELLED ARTILLERY) FERDINAND 722, Kursk, Sch.Pz.Jg.Abt. 654, Oberfeldwebel Klarmeyer

[HERMAN BIX]

Really coming together now mate

Cheers Mr White, I agree, it is indeed.
Getting the running gear right so the early tracks can run is the sole objective.

[MrChef]

Well there's some progress You're gonna finish this next group build before the rest of us even start

[tankme]

It's getting there. Always liked the Ferdi/Elefant. Personally, I would make sure those nuts on the hull are either locktited or replaced with Nyloc nuts

[HERMAN BIX]

It's getting there. Always liked the Ferdi/Elefant. Personally, I would make sure those nuts on the hull are either locktited or replaced with Nyloc nuts

Agree Mr Tankme.
Taken the line of using PVA glue to hold them in place without making things irreversible.
That way I can go back on my path & replace bits without too much misery!
There wont be many miles/kms put on this so it should hold up

[HERMAN BIX]

Hub caps and suspension pivot caps are secured.
Mudguards are on
And I added an easily removable section of damaged front guard remnant to just take away the harsh finish to the right -front missing section as seen in the period pics.
Lots to do on the lower before moving onto the salacious casemate action

I'm stoked to have what will be a close enough Kursk Ferdinand...................

Onwards

[AlanWhite]

Looking good mate

[Meter rat]

I really like this. Coming on a treat.

[HERMAN BIX]

Cheers lads, while its not got that special feel about it-lacking the allure of others I have done, its shaping up.
Im on to the casemate now.
A bit of filling & sanding, and on with the revised commanders hatches.
The locating square for the cupola has been filled in & sanded flat, & the hatch sections are being made from left over Merkava I.D. panels that would have been on the turret bustle had I not made my own.
Getting the hinges right is a mini-challenge as I do want them workable.
A bit of creative-skullduggery required for those!!

[AlanWhite]

Your making good progress on this mate

[HERMAN BIX]

Your making good progress on this mate

Aye, and I need to !!
I'm already thinking of whats next after this is done