David, thanks for the explanation. That’s all good information and I appreciate you sharing it.
An error from semantics on my part. I had been told repeatedly and read the details were nearly flush bolts. I wrongly assume the bolt would have a hex head in the hole as I didn’t have a quality picture of the feature.
However, I find it amazing none of the three kits mentioned Dragon, RFM or new Tamiya have an option for a turret roof with a recess area around the loaders hatch.
Added a casting number to the mantlet. The “23” is another assumption. I seem to recall seeing “23” used on a Tiger mantlet but have no idea which version.
Detailed loaders hatch with lead solder, welds and divits. Added weld to base of loaders periscope cover.
Replaced extraction fan housing with PE & styrene.
