The forward part of the new engine deck should slope down to the hull top:

http://www.army.cz/scripts/detail.php?id=89101&newsid=89097&listid=8&tmplid=176

unfortunately the kit one just finishes with a vertical plate and drop:

http://www.modelartikl.cz/UserFiles/fotogalerie/original/17021.jpg

HTH
Andy

Looks like an easy enough fix with some .020 cardstock. I guess my biggest question would be, can you even see it with the turret generally pointing forward?

Its still MILES better than the Panzershop kit I got .... I just hope the commanders & gunners sights are better and the right dimensions.

Chris

When silly issues like this come up it makes me wonder if the company even looked at the real vehicle when they designed their kit. How do you mistake a gentle slope for a near 90 degree angle?

Aren't we sure that Trumpeter do not provide a separate part t odepict this slope?

According to instructions, there is no other part provided

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10303532z6/70/6#

I looked through the sprues just to check that they hadn't forgotten to mention it in instructions but cant see anything.

And it is noticeable when you turn turret to either side. Will jus have to scratchbuild it, easy enough. Would have liked a closer view of the area to the rear left of turret ring though.

Another mod needed is to split the rubber armour along the sides of the stowage boxes and fuel tanks into individual sections as Trumpeter has moulded both as one continuous length.

HTH
Andy