Hi guys, it's about time for an update on this project: http://www.network54.com/Forum/110741/thread/1348148756 Having designed a new suspension set, I had to make a decision. Either spend time on the interior or focus on the main body of the Hotchkiss.I realized replacing only the under scale Bronco turret was not an option because it looks stupid on the narrow hull. So designing a new hull first was a smarter move than designing an interior first.[BTW I'm working on a set to fit my new hull parts to the Bronco kit to have a quick way to correct it. With some proper 'sponson plates' it should not be too difficult. However I'm still thinking of a way to correct the too narrow Bronco lower hull.... other than surgery. Possibly just some plates to glue onto the sides. For an accurate interior surgery remains the only option]The design:Yesterday the parts arrived from Shapeways and now I can take a physical look at them. Still beats the 3D software I you ask me.I've uploaded photos of the new parts with the usual comparison shots of the Trumpeter (yellow) and Bronco kit (grey). The 3D printed parts are really as they arrived yesterday. I've only cleaned them to remove the oil and wax residue.I've included modified photos of the parts as well to help compensate for the transparent nature of the material. The material is considerably smoother than it may appear, but the transparency even enhances details that are absolutely impossible to feel. Photos of painted parts will follow later.I ordered these mainly as test shots to show me if I'm on the right track and what should be corrected. Fortunately I've not found any major issues. Most work, but I already knew that, will be giving some areas a more rounded appearance. Shouldn't be too difficult.The partsTop view (1)Top view (2)Front view, note the holes for the bolts. I'm preparing to tackle the head light mount (which could pop up when required)Turret, note the attachment point for the traverse mechanism.I've added to mounting point for the visors. This should come in handy when building a wreck or factory setting.I really like how the turret was originally designed. A lot of interior details that also help to understand how everything worked. I do need to add bolts to hold the 'cupola system' in place.The engineers put a box like structure in the turret casting to house the gun.Upper hull. Still some work to do: adding some more ribs, bolts to hold the turret ring in place, mounting points for the ammo storage for the short short 37mm gun, etc.This area needs to get a more rounded profile. Again note the holes for the bolts.Here are the attachment points for the hatch release system. The hatch itself is proving to be the most complicate part of the entire tank.A bit difficult to see, but the holes are already in place. The other holes are used to bolt the front to the rear of the upper hull, the others are for the firewall.I hate the engine hatches of all the kits. You can look straight trough them... In reality the French used louvres and this can be reproduced by 3D printers (planning on some for the old Heller Somua kit) BTW my design is the early hatch type.Bolts, attachment point for various components and a cut out for the carburator. The bulge at the top of the picture is the lock for the hatch.Engine hatches.[/img]Hope you'll enjoy these photos and let me know if there happen to be any questions. If there's an interest I could also post some pictures of the 3D model.____________________________________________