So....
We start with this...
![](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/Alvis3_1/DSCN0586_zps85gdpoq4.jpg)
Being as the mounting rings for the turret are molded as a solid disc on the hull, that was carefully removed and rounded out...
![](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/Alvis3_1/DSCN0560_zpswkdbet6t.jpg)
The turret, as attractive as it is, was slated to be the donor for this special project, so sadly, it fell under the knife as well.
![](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/Alvis3_1/DSCN0562_zps1fsqaxes.jpg)
The bits were sourced and placed aside for later.
![](http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g102/Alvis3_1/DSCN0563_zpssjtvklef.jpg)