Here is my work so far since the start. Been bombarding the forums with questions so I could build this baby. I still don't have the crew gear plus there are some holes for the pioneer tools that were filled in with putty but not yet painted. For some reason I missed filing them in earlier in the build.

it looks great so far. second pic shows barrel really well! good job with the camo.

i also like the tracks on the side of the tank. does that replace the use of plated armor?

Thr tracks are actually used as supplemental armor. I guess it is the same as adding additional armor plates

looking good so far!!im still waiting for some of the items i ordered so i can start my project.

Alan,good job.however if the tracks were just added to the side of the tank from the crew,i dont think they should show a worn look.i think they should only be weathered,,HTH,rgdsjim

crossed my mind too, but the crew could have scavenged a disabled tank for parts and reinforcement material. just an idea

I have pics of track both warn and new. I cna only guess that worn ones were old ones like GI Babycakes stated. I tested it by doing one side with and one side without. I liked the looked of the worn better.