Sdkfz 234/3 Stummel wip

So it begins. Could not whitstand and opened the box after the Black friday purchase...
Miniart standards inside: too many particles to be chopped off from different sprues. 60 percent of the job will be invisible at the end.
But the build flow is cool, I enjoy every single minute. 

Since my bench is occupied, I'm using the kitchen table for the hobby. Even during Xmas 

The bottom half getting crowded. What you don't see is the suspension. That was boring to build...  

The top half received the armor plates from 0.3mm styrene sheet. Way more thinner than the injection molded. 

Variety of wheels. I used a mix from RFM 3D printed versions (road wheel and terrain wheel), also assembled a few from Miniart (also road wheel pattern). The spare wheel is from Miniart, the terrain pattern. 

Here are all nine, more visual on pattern differences. I also played with the tyre colors. Different makers might used different compounds? 

Painted the fighting compartment and used some acrylic washes for weathering. Used AK 3rd gen 'cremeweiss' as basecoat.
Washes are from Vallejo (gray, fresh mud, dirt). 

After placing the top half: not too much will be visible at the end.  

The bottom part of the fighting compartment got some progress today.
I added the ammo holder, the seats and the gasmask canisters. Also added some chipping where I imagine crew would have danced. The unused driver seat is folded to save space. 

The driver seat. Will not be visible after completing the model. On his right (left on photo) the battery pack is present, without the cables. I might consider leave it off completely, as it will be hidden.  

And the top part. I added the PE-parts and the radio today. 

I added a tent (zeltbahn) to the fighting compartment.
Here is my technic for today:

1) print out the triangles (real size is 2m on each sides) with a color printer (I used regular office paper)
2) use Papershaper to achieve the desired folds
3) add a layer of Plasticator
4) use acrylics to touch up where print is damaged (at the folds usually)  

To make it more lifelike, decided to place a wooden crate behind the driver's seat. Then I dropped spent cartridges into it. Also added a bottle in armreach distance to the driver. Maybe the cold weather inspired the crew to consume some alcohol... Steering wheels are placed today as well.