I have been thinking about getting some of that MiG mud. I like the results you have got with it. Its a nice looking build all round, lok forward to seeing some more.

Thanks, Eagle.  The mud is some of the "new stuff" I was talking about in the Welcome Forum that came about during my absence.  It's just Mig Europe Dry Mud (fine texture) applied with an old paint brush.  It looked too dark to me, so after it dried I brushed Mig Europe Dust Pigment over it, then a little Mig Dry Mud Pigment in spots over that to add some variation.  I had never heard of this company until a couple weeks ago but these three things are really easy to use and I really like them.

Bitbite, wow, great weathering stuff on this one!  How did you do the mud?  Great tips from everyone else on the detailing!  I write down a lot of what everyone says to help me remember!  Great job!  

Eagle90

Looks like you're on your way.....

Use tan thread that looks like 1/35 rope and tie it using the brush guards and lift rings in a plausible manner to keep the stowage items in place. Or make up some tie down straps from tape or lead foil, paint them up and using the tie down brackets on the kit to simulate the gear being tied down. Take a look at photos of real tanks, in this case a Sherman, to get an idea of how stuff is stowed and secured.

Got it.  Any "how to" advice for that?

I'll give it a try.  Thanks, stick.

Looks good to me! Might want to tie down the storage though.

Not bad... as far as the .50 goes, give it a base coat of gun metal, a wash of flat black, then drybrush hiighlights w/ steel very lightly...