The main body of th sWS was completed and the Flak 43 was also finished with some parts being adjusted as I didn't like the original sit. The Sd.Ah.58 also had the wheels, lid and jack etc. fitted. Touch ups were made on the Dunklegelb before a camoflague of Vallejo German Bright Green and Rotbraun was applied after which the three decals were applied to sWS followed by the lights and width indicators and all the tools. Everything was then sealed in with a coat of Humbrol Matt Acryllic Varnish. And here is where I learnt another lesson. I knew not to spray varnish after rain but I didn't expect 'frosting' in 25deg C, this was probably due to the high humidity!!! The plus side is it looks like the vehicle is seen on a frosty morning especially as the crew, from my stash, are in reversable cold weather gear. The ruined building comes from a Matchbox kit, I just touched up the paintwork, added a broken window and part of the internal floor. So there's the promised mini diorama MSea and yes I know it's supposed to be a chill morning but the photos were taken on a hot day!!
This kit is definitely not a 'shake and bake' but I got there in the end and am pleased with the result. As described there are lots of tiny parts, an example, besides the tracks, being the 15 2cm clips in the vehicle stowage box so no wonder Revell put it at Level 4. If I can come across the Roden sWS then I may be tempted to buy so I can compare the kits.
