I have begun my carrier's transformation

[Jon Bradshaw]

Well with the miserable minus 18 weather out here it took longer than I would have liked but the view ports are done and installed. They are spring loaded and have a 1/2in plate of acrylic (Plexiglas but harder) as an inside glass. They are all operated by a lever that passes through into the inside and work quite well.
I reattached the pic from the Dutchman tank at Bovington to give a comparison. They are not perfect but I think they will pass the look over test unless you have the other to compare too.
All that's left now is the barrel, ammo rack, front fenders, periscope, camo pattern paint and the data plate. Should be completed by summer and on it's way east.
For the data plate I have committed to having the plate cast from brass at a local foundry, I am going to use the same layout as the one attached, then stamp into the space provided with the numbers. I am looking for thoughts on this plate. I want to be precise but don't want to mislead anyone who doesn't know the difference. Thinking of putting an "R" in front of the hull number to signify a reproduction. I will use June 1937 as the year since I expect to have it completed in June and it is a Model 1937.

PS- if anyone wants a plate I can have more made, the price will be confirmed in the next few weeks. Around $300.00 CAD. The plate will be 4x6 in.