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Generically we just use '75mm turret' and '76mm turret' as descriptions. Using part nos gets more complicated as you run into pistol post, cheek armour and loaders' hatch variations. And then the nerds (I resemble that remark!) will start arguing over part nos. Noting that the 105mm turret was a sub-variant of the 75mm type and is usually just called the '105mm turret'. T23 just confuses the issue as it was never the name for that turret even when it was on the T23............ And there are some variations within that. Extra lifting rings and rear vents on early M4A3s, no rear vents on early M4A1s, the change from large to small loaders' hatch, 3rd antenna base recess or not ........

Progress on my Matador. Chassis almost complete excepting steering components; it'll then be satin black and heavily weathered. Just starting on the cab. It's going to be in RAF blue with a yellow roof and the plan is to stick a Merlin engine on the bed and put it beside my HKM 1/32 Lanc.

Thanks all, appreciate the input. What I've decided to do is heavily scratch/mark the bed and then weather it. I've got a 1/32 Merlin engine that I'll built a cradle for and mount that on the back (it's going to be just bed - no sides or tilt).

I think the box with the two pad locks, a computer display, and phone might be a post war addition, as well as the "clock" with a key (tachograph). This might be historically closer: http://hoyaer-eisenbahn.de/?p=2443

Lovely job John. Great detailing as ever.

The front section of the M1070 is done (unless I discover something else that needs adjusting...). I’m still working on the rest, so it’s not ready for printing yet — but there will be a lot of parts. Just figuring out what’s what afterwards will be a challenge on its own...

Excellent looing model of the Land Rover.

You have a similar modeling "fate" as me. I also used to build 1/72 scale aircraft models. When I switched to military models, 1/48 scale kits were not so widespread. You are right, these models are very detailed and very compact today.

Great info guys, thanks

A good looking result, especially on something so small. I've long liked the look of these & I reckon this captures that look really well. 👍 Steve.

Just picked up this kit for a great price. May add some aftermarket photoetch and resin wheels.

nice snow camo & weathering.

@Bullbasket John, thanks for bringing the Who in 😄 and your kind words.

great work

Oh wow like that a lot. I agree with you on the Meng front, may fav too. Lovely work on this model, very jealous. Paul

Beautiful work and yet more detail added Paul .... I doff my cap to your skill! As an aside, I pondered the lack of drain plug on the transfer case, and then realised that any problems with it would mean removal from the vehicle, so the plug is both fill and drain. Keith ☺️

Wow! That finish on this is amazing .... the wear and weathering is really good and the unpainted rear wing is a nice touch too .... top marks for this one! Keith ☺️

It looks very good and you've created some nice effects. It would have been nice to see a 'before' picture so we could see where you started from. Keith ☺️

Thank you, Graham. Yeah, the idea was that the acrylic overcoat would dry faster than white glue, but it didn't work for me. I think that the main reason was that the LifeColor paint I was using was drying pretty slowly, and it is very elastic. I guess that it takes a lot of experimenting with different brands, drying times, etc., until it works out, but I was too lazy to do that this time. I ordered Vallejo crackle medium as well, so I'll give it a try sometime in the future as well.

Excellent looking build very well done. Have just ordered this on the strength of your comments. Again a great finish. ATB Andrew

A two-evening fun build. Easy, well fitting, no complication at all. Sweden bought 204 of these guns before WWII despite they were producing their own Bofors 37mm anti.tank guns. Finished with Tamiya paints - NATO Green, NATO Black and Flat Earth.

Tracks fitted. Upper hull and side armour permanenty attached.

I admit, I've been lazy with the engine deck, so your criticism is absolutely valid. Broom & rag sounds better than toothbrush.

Excellent work as usual Faud.

Very neatly done, great detail to pore over as well.