OIF M2A2 3rd ID

The real thing 

The kit 

First few steps, assembling the running gear 

Cut apart rear hull plate to fix incorrect shape 

Corrected rear plate in place, still need to do some trimming on upper hull to match fit. Also have assembled ramp and scratch built spaced armor plates for rear hull 

Spaced armor plates added to rear of hull w/stowage boxes, per Vodnik guide 

Piping added to rear hull, per Vodnik guide 

Ramp installed 

Some items added to upper hull 

Another view of mods to rear hull 

Front view of items attached to upper hull 

Filling motorization holes in lower hull 

Turret construction started, mantlet cut apart to proper M2A2 configuration