Jean-Michel, cool; thanks for following along. There is also an upgunned PZIVD (?) with a KwK or something like that in it. It also has the same crazy parts count and sequences of assembly. I may take a look at that after this if I enjoy the challenge!
Phil H--you're right about that. Holy cow, the suspension alone took me at least four hours of sanding and assembling!
Tigerman, lol, believe it or not, that's one of the reasons that I've been saying to myself "Aye, while you're still young..." ha ha. I know what you mean!
Phil--this kit already has enough PE, thank you! If I'm not wrong, I think it actually has fender "ends" that you can bend and simulate damage with? Thanks for looking in!
Tojo---good to hear that it's "doable". Can you post a pic of yours for us to ogle? :)