Parts Required For The Lower Hull

The components required to assemble the lower hull can be seen below highlighted in green on the appropriate frames.

Below: The lower hull highlighted in green on the hull frame.	Below: The tracks on the track frame.

Assembling The Lower Hull
Step 1. Begin assembly by attaching the tracks to the lower hull section. Note: Each track has been keyed to correspond with a particular side of the lower hull; this aids in ensuring the correct orientation of the tracks when assembling the miniature.
Below: The orientation keys on the tracks.	Below: The orientation keys on the lower hull section.

Below: The correct alignment for the left-hand side track.	Below: The correct alignment for the right-hand side track.	Step 2. Attach the tracks to lower hull section.

Tip: When referring to left- or right-hand side in regards to a Flames Of War miniature, the orientation is determined as if looking at the vehicle from the rear.
Below: The left-hand side track attached to the hull.	Below: The right-hand side track attached to the hull.	Below: The fully assembled lower hull.

Parts Required For The Upper Hull

The parts highlighted in green represent the components require to assemble the SU-85; the parts highlighted in red are optional and can be used to add some modelling variety to your miniatures if you wish.

Below: The required components for the SU-85 on the hull frame.	Below: The components for the SU-85 on the accessory frame.

Assembling The Upper Hull
Step 1. Attach the upper hull of the SU-85 to the lower hull. Then attach the exhausts to the location shown below

Step 2. Attach the commander's hatch to the top of the hull as shown in the example below.		Step 3. Next, attach the gun mantlet to thefront of the hull.

Step 4. Next, attach the fuel drums to the sides of the hull. Tip: Ensure that the caps on the fuel drums are pointing upwards when you attach them to the hull.

Step 5. With the gun mantlet in place, it's time to add the main gun.		Below: With the main gun in place the SU-85 is now fully assembled and ready to be painted.