Sturmgeschutz IV #3

Main and the largest in quantity part of suspension is mostly done. 32 road wheels, 5 parts each made me feeling like working in circles. Assembly required a lot of patience, but I applied mass production procedures (which are necessary for models like that and bigger e.g. ships, I just have to say I admire ship builders because of number and size of components). All parts have been cut out first and everything here is numbered with sense with manual giving proper image of what to do and in what order.

Sturmgeschutz IV #2

 

I think most difficult part of that model is behind me. I had no problems covering carcass of superstructure, all parts were in right shape and size. Quite important thing to remember about carcass while making paper models is carcass is to be fitted to outer covers not covers to carcass. Sanding is necessary  in any case and leaves carcass smooth with no surface imperfections visible after covering (e.g. if a thicker spot of glue is left on surface it will create a visible bump or if too long edges on joints are left out may cause raised areas and general smoothness disturbance) . Having superstructure done I started works on suspension. Leaf spring are done and painted. There are 11 parts for one spring unit,  made out of different length strips.