Hiya James,
cool topic, and cool build, I really like it. There's two nitpics I'd change if I was you : add a handle to the loader's hatch and you'd better correct the tow pintle, it should not point downwards like the instructions tell you, but be pointing backwards, horizontally ... that'll really make a difference. But as I said : really nice and I really like the topic Patton and IDF ...

- Andreas -