Four years have passed since the first post on this build blog, four years since this started. A big "Thank you!" to all those that were by my side to see the Mouse slowly grow. Progress has been made but there is so much more to do so better get to it!

In my opinion cutaways are a sacrilege. They might serve a purpose as teaching aids in engineering schools, but have no place anywhere else as they destroy the subject, compromise its integrity and ruin its shape and volume.
This one will be built as the real tank was. If possible the access hatches will be made workable.

That would also be a sacrilege, the real tank had thick armor, not window panes. The focus of this build is maximum possible accuracy.

That would also be a sacrilege, the real tank had thick armor, not window panes. The focus of this build is maximum possible accuracy.

When I started this I wanted it to be really special, as accurate as possible, because as a modelling subject the Maus was never treated seriously, having a status of "Paper Panzer".
Sure, when finished, most of the work won't be visible. So what? I know what is in there and you Guys do too. What really matters is the fun doing the research and then how it all comes to life. And the reward of sharing it all with kindred spirits. The journey also matters, not just the destination. In the beginning my knowledge about the Maus was limited, when this is done I could probably write a book. Thank you all for being by my side on this journey!