Za Rodinu! Za Stalina! Ura!!

Build instructions :

https://www.flamesofwar.com/Default.aspx?tabid=53&art_id=7071

Not sure why Battlefront doesn’t include that in their boxed set, because although the kits are dead simple doing things in the correct order is good for ye olde ticker.

To summarize :

• attach left and right tracks to hull,
  there are notches to stop you from making mistakes
• attach front armour plate
  dry fitting is useful !
• attach rear armour plate to the hull
  again … dry fit and then glue
• the tiny annoying exhaust bit is next
  I doubt people would notice if you happen to misplace it.
• the gun is last thing
  asseble and dry fit first before attaching it to the main body

Easy, right ?

Now if only they explained how to fit the crew …
Then again, painting them before adding them may be a good idea.
No need for lots of detail as they’re  barely visible anyway.

Assembly tips :

• make sure you do clean those parts, because the parts have a very tight fit
• follow the instructions
• if you do be warned that the top armour is tricky to get into the correct position. By angling it slightly it will be that bit easier. This is also the part where you discover if you cleaned enough …
• the exhaust only needs a touch of glue at the spot it exits the hull
• if you want to add a crew then don’t glue the gun into position on the hull and check to see if everything fits before glueing anything

And yes … I did drill those barrels, because I thought it would look good.
I probably will need to hide my crimes with paint to make it look better.