DAK SPG from The Rat Patrol - Construction

As I indicated in pt. II of the introduction, this project--by necessity--will be mash-up of two 1/35 scale kits. Fortunately, both kits are by Italeri, thus providing a commonality of parts and an inherent "scale compatibility". The two kits in question are the M7 Priest (#206) and the M36B1 90mm GMC (#6538). 

Given that there are very few "sessions", per se, in my approach to scale modelling, I believe that the best way to present the project is a progressive list, with annotations as deemed necessary. Here goes. . .

As of 1 February:

• The basic gun is assembled. 
• The lower hull structure is assembled. . . suspension, sprockets, and wheels await.
• The interior is permanently attached to the lower hull.
• The gun has been tentatively vertically-relocated within the fighting compartment.  
• The upper hull "box" (fighting compartment) of the M7 is assembled and fitted. The sides of the rear portion (see below) removed.
• The first 'ring' of the pulpit has been permanently attached to the "box".
• The rear portion of the upper hull (engine deck, etc.) of the M36B1 has been culled, and is now being prepped and fitted. 
• Reduced length of front fenders.

“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003