Takom 1/35 Bergepanther build complete

I've finished the build of the Bergepanther, part two of the write up should be appearing on The Modelling News at some point along with part one when it is published.
As it was for review I'll leave the bulk of that for the articles, however I CAN say that this was a great kit and very enjoyable to build due to the good fit of parts.
The interior was complicated but if you follow part one when it is published it will give you a better idea on how to do it, don't let it put you off. Also you can simplify the engine bay as a LOT will be hidden unless you leave the engine access hatch off completely.
Anyway here's a couple of pics to be going on with;

It's a good one. Go buy it!

Takom 1/35 Bergepanther interior complete

I've finally managed to finish the interior so here's a sneaky pic of it, now I can move onto the exterior. I enjoyed that!

A full description of how I did it will feature on The Modelling News very soon

Takom 1/35 Bergepanther Ausf. A

I've finished painting the interior with only a small amount of touching up to do where there is some dark yellow overspray. I will weather the interior to some degree as you won't see most of it but I felt it important to show readers of the article I am preparing for The Modelling News. By the way here is the the link to the in-box review;

The Modelling News

The build will be split into 3 parts to save you all from falling asleep, starting with the interior as part 1. The exterior will be part 2 and final finishing will be part 3.
Anyway here's what the basic interior now looks like after some paint;

After weathering the interior I will be able to finally close it all up and progress to the exterior.

Takom 1/35 Bergepanther Ausf. A

Construction of the interior is nearly done, all I have to add are some cables for the battery and instrument panel on the transmission. I have built it in a way that makes it easier to paint which will be described in part 1 of the build review for The Modelling News but here's a couple of pics that shows where I am so far;

Fit of parts so far has been very good considering the complexity. Impressed! 

Takom 1/35 Bergepanther Ausf. A

I received this kit direct from Takom as a review sample for The Modelling News and the full build will be there including an in-box review but I'll be posting the odd pic as a teaser during the build.
What I can say is that the fit of the interior parts so far is excellent although I'm deviating from the instructions to accomodate the painting required. If it was a single colour it wouldn't be an issue but the transmission and engine are dark grey, the hull sides are red primer with the exterior colour half-way up so masking will be interesting.
Anyway here's where I've got to at the moment;

I've altered a couple of bits so that I can break it down into sub-assemblies to help with painting the interior. I'l be adding some cables to help make the interior look a bit more busy although I have to say that detail-wise it is pretty good.