The particular version I'm working on is OOB. Have constructed most interior and transmission, engine is near complete, see below.
WIP pics can be seen in my gallery.https://armorama.kitmaker.net/photos/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5537
Heading along the mammoth task, this is big enough without having to scratch-build. Will leave that for next kit.

Very clean looking power plant, sir...Checked out your WIP pic's too. Looking good, can't wait to see more of this project!

Gunny

Looking good, If I may suggest - go for a little scratsbuilding, you will find it very easy considering the size of this thing, and very rewarding!

Have fun

Hi, Excellent job. Very nice weathering on the motor/trans. units. Am looking forward to seeing more of this very nice build.

Good luck and take care, Sgirty

Just an update on where I'm getting to with this beauty. A few more touches still to come. Check out latest at my gallery: https://armorama.kitmaker.net/photos/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5537

Wow Excellent job i like it

Hi Mate

Great job, and a very fine piece of paintwork !

Hi. Ail Looking Great, love the 85. Thanks for showing.

wow....love the work
outstanding job mate!!
but maybe u can enhance the engine by putting wires on the crank, head etc..etc

my 2 cents!!

WOW

Just letting you all know that I have now completed this model and what a time I had, extremely enjoyable modelling, straight from the box this time. :-) :-)
Finished pics at .https://armorama.kitmaker.net/photos/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5537

very nice one! maybe you show us some more pics?

That is absolutly awesome. A work of ART.

How did you create that fantastic rust?

Hi, Excellent job all the way around. I esp. like the weathering effects, both on the inside and outside. Very real looking! And the red of the decal shows up really good too, or was that hand-painted on?.

Take care, Sgirty

Thanks for your kind words, you got it right. It pays to have a good eye, I did hand paint on, didn't want to risk settling a decal on a rough surface.

Cheers

Hi, with regard to the rust effect on the hull, it is a technique involving removing top coat paint that is still at the soft stage with a tacky sponge to reveal the undercoat. Touch ups with acrylic artist oils and pastels for realism. Then seal with flat clear. Hang-ons such as exhaust pipes or spare track has had real rust (ground down) and applied over wet acrylic glue. Thanks for your care.