The Eduard etch set has two frets that add the usual extra detail.. tool clasps.. fenders.. extra detail inside the hatches.. the usual... I recommend this set to anyone looking to 'etch' update their kit.
Just recently prior to starting this build I also got
the Tank Workshop engine compartment.. This update is very nice, and
affordable..
However I was perplexed for a little bit at the lack of Cooling Fans... To the point
where I ordered the Tank Workshop separate cooling fans from an online hobby
shop.. Then to find out while building the kit that there are cooling fans included
in the
kit.. No mention in the instructions... Maybe at some point Tamiya was planning
on doing an engine compartment but never did...
While building.. I decided that
I didn't want to use the solid resin plug for the cooling fan housing, and
decided after some encouragement from Jim Norian to make my first attempt at
scratchbuilding.
Resin fan housing without the fans 
Scratchbuilt fan housing with kit Fans 
I am also adding the Jordi Rubio barrel (thankyou Robert Burnside).. which is very nice! The muzzle required some cleanup.. but it comes with a mantle that makes it fit the kit like a glove! I highly recommend this barrel
I also cut some doors for the turret Schurtzen doors
and bent some scrap etch for latch and clasps
I've used sheet styrene for the hull Schurtzen. The Bolts came from the Academy Honey kit.. and I used scrap etch for brackets.
This kit is slow going (for my skills), but a lot of fun! I
figured I'd take some pictures before I possibly ruin it in the Paint phase..
and put them up on the website.
After Friul Tracks.. Wash.. Drybrushing
