MENG 1/35 British Medium Tank Mk. A Whippet – Part 2

Some more smudgy photos showing progress being made with the MENG Whippet tank. I have worked through building part of the fighting compartment of the tank. Specifically, I have worked on the rear and top of the compartment. In general, the fit of parts has been good. Not a Tamiya level of fit but very close. The fighting compartment is a fixed polygon, and the most interesting aspect of the build so far is that this section is built up from separate parts to avoid having shaped parts on the sprue. Indeed, you need to bend part A9 to form the central part of the rear compartment. This is a clever way moulding the kit, but you need to be careful of ensuring the parts form the correct angle. Also, I would not bend it too much or it may break. In retrospect, I would suggest attaching the top of the compartment, which would then allow you to shape the sides around a part that gives an outline of the section. With some care, it went together well, though a few swipes of filler might be needed. I have also included a couple of photos of the compartment sitting where it will finally fit in due course.