>>8514876>>8516129You can scratch-build turret ring "holders" to keep it attached though.
All you need is a small bit of plastic and some creativity.
>>8515639Nothing to be ashamed of. Surprisingly lots of trannies are into smg. Personally know a couple of british and a couple of Russian (the latter came out and transitioned on my eyes, have been friends with them long before).
>>8516665Dating on imageboards is a shitty idea anyway. /b/tard gf may look like a dream come true to most of us but believe me, it will only end in pain, tears and suffering . Been there, done that. Several times.
Ok, shitposting aside, been working on this marvel all weekend. Model quality is quite high (although smaller parts could've been better). Detachable fenders make it easy to paint and assemble tracks.
Tried to make custom weld beads from 2 component putty. The result looks nice, although a bit oversized and looks like some VERY poor welding. Considering that tank is Soviet and supposed to be made in winter 1942, the worst time of Soviet industry, such poor welding quality may be even more realistic.
