Hinksy,
Thank you for pointing out three, might i add obvious, flaws in my build. Each and everyone is a very valid point and i will act accordingly!
Kinda forgot to weather the tow cable... Painted it with humbrol gunmetal, the "clamps" in olive green and that was pretty much it. I will weather it a bit because it does look rather shiny now that you are mentioning it.
The blue light is something that doesn't show up on the colored painting suggestions or the instructions. I just checked. So ignorant about german armor as i am i wasn't aware of this. Easily solved though
And the tracks..... I was kind of stupid in gluing the entire suspension on so i can't roll the yucky spots on the tracks to a less visible place. But i will take it off and reattach it more carefully this time. I guess behind the sideskirts would be a more obvious place to have the joints end up.
The base does look quite big but i occupy an entire attic as mancave so i have ample space to put my models. I have some scenery stuff, modeling snow and extra figures as well as sandbags to fiddle around with. Just poured some plaster of paris into the frame this morning and will let that harden out for a day or two/ three before i really start some ground work.
More to follow!
Richard