mg.Mikael: thanks for the kind remarks. The grab handles are all scratched because it is easier to "bash them up" when they are made of brass wire (joins to the hull still need some work with mr. Surfacer).
Citadelgrad: Thanks Bill, very kind of you and I must admit I am looking forward to washing and weathering this model as well.
Panzerguy: Thanks for the tips on toning down the welds. They look rather stark at the moment so I'll give that a try this weekend.
Guney: That is a very mean looking ISU-152 you built ! Nothing subtle about this Russian design is there? just good old utilitarian "tractor factory" Russian building. Love the way you weatherd it (tracks look excellent as well). Where did you get the mot on the side of the crew compartment?
cheers,
Julian