That's a very clean build of what looks like to be a very good kit. I haven't put together much Soviet WWII armor, but this build is certainly inspiring!

Fnally an update!

Cast structure on the mantle parts:





Weld seams:





Also new are the extra armor plates which gives this heavy beast an even heavier look

Martin

nicely done weld seams and cast texture. I've been following this build closely, and I'm definitely going to buy one of these.