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Post by TRM on Oct 27, 2015 16:40:29 GMT -5
Looking pretty nifty G!! Hate the stuff myself...LOL!! But you make it look quick and easy!! Keep it coming!!
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Post by armorguy on Oct 27, 2015 23:28:43 GMT -5
Thanks fellas.
I used Milliput Extra Fine Wout.
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Post by wouter on Oct 28, 2015 6:59:57 GMT -5
Nice, how did it went on? I generally in the past found it a bit hard to get the milliput extra fine to 'stick' to the surface.
Cheers
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Post by armorguy on Oct 28, 2015 7:12:14 GMT -5
Nice, how did it went on? I generally in the past found it a bit hard to get the milliput extra fine to 'stick' to the surface. Cheers I make carves in the surface with a scalpel, and also sanding is a solution for this issue. Right after the preparation of an amount of Milliput it's very sticky, I apply it and I add the texture after 30 minutes. Hope this will help bro ! |
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Post by wouter on Oct 28, 2015 8:27:45 GMT -5
Sure helps...I found a solution too btw, I use Magic Sculp now...I find it even a bit finer...but then again, looking at your result the Milliput sure is up to it...still got loads of it so might try that next time
Cheers
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 28, 2015 10:29:39 GMT -5
Battered Zimm looks SPOT ON!!!
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Post by armorguy on Oct 28, 2015 12:54:57 GMT -5
Thank you Andy ! Wout, Magic Sculp is finer and ideal for converting and sculpting figures too. The rear plate was glued onto the lower hull.  Now I still have to add two strips in the 2nd and 4th exhaust. Frontal armor plate started.  Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by wouter on Oct 28, 2015 14:06:46 GMT -5
Nice, even like the front plate even more...great zimm work Guyke!
Cheers
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Post by armorguy on Oct 28, 2015 23:24:12 GMT -5
 I'm sure the frontal plate is better, that's Atak stuff Wout 
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Post by Leon on Oct 29, 2015 1:07:28 GMT -5
Your doing a great job on the zim Guy!  |
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Post by wouter on Oct 29, 2015 7:04:30 GMT -5
LOL, obviously didn't realize that...since it looks a bit greenish on the photo I though you'd used the regular Milliput Cheers |
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Post by TRM on Oct 29, 2015 7:37:07 GMT -5
LOL...had to double check myself...still excellent work there G!!! This is looking really good brotha'!!  |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 29, 2015 11:36:55 GMT -5
Making good progress AG! All the stuff on the back plate looks right at home.
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Post by wing_nut on Oct 29, 2015 16:16:41 GMT -5
Nice looking zim going on there AG.
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Post by armorguy on Nov 1, 2015 2:56:48 GMT -5
I'm glad you like it so far guys. I had to deal with a serious fit problem. The hull and lower hull weren't a piece o' cake as there was always a gap at the front OR at the rear. So I decided to start glueing from the rear to the front and I filled this "Grand Canyon" with Milliput wich I immediately zimmerized to forget this issue as soon as possible. Don't ask me how this could happen, maybe it's a Dragon flaw ? Anyways, I think I did well to first put these two parts together before adding all the details. Now it's ready for more zim treatment.   Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by wouter on Nov 1, 2015 3:48:53 GMT -5
It's an older Dragon casting, fit wasn't perfect on mine too...though not as huge as you describe and show. Looks great, nice to see the hull
Cheers
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 1, 2015 18:18:22 GMT -5
When I built this one a long time ago, I recall having similar fit issues. Definitely the kit and not you AG. An elegant solution to take all your worries away for sure. |
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Post by armorguy on Nov 2, 2015 1:52:13 GMT -5
Thanks Bill, Wout, I was wondering if I did something wrong but now I can be sure it's a kit issue. The Zimmerit saved this cat's a$$ LOL !
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Post by wouter on Nov 2, 2015 3:59:37 GMT -5
Oh, even if it not worked out you could have made a wreck out of her...always a solution for us modellers ey lol
Cheers
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Post by Leon on Nov 2, 2015 5:01:01 GMT -5
Nice fix on the hull problem Guy! Looking really good. |
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Post by SMJmodeler on Nov 24, 2015 15:18:01 GMT -5
armorguy: I have a Dragon 1/35 Panther A Early on my shortlist of "get-to" builds so I wanted to be sure to check this out. That's some SWEET zim' work on the back of this baby, I especially LOVE that battle-worn look! Why'd you leave the front zim' so pristine? It'll be enjoying watchin'  this one!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2015 3:45:06 GMT -5
That is a very good job with the zimm. The front MG was an MG 34 with an armored sleeve round the barrel   Eddy |
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Post by armorguy on Nov 25, 2015 17:31:45 GMT -5
Thanks Eddy, that sleeve must have made me think it was a 42 instead of a 34, thank you fella ! SMJmodeler, maybe it was attacked from the rear , no serious, I can still add battle damage at the front too, good idea. |
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Post by Deano on Nov 25, 2015 17:52:28 GMT -5
Zimm looks amazing Guy , really shaping up here mate !
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Post by SMJmodeler on Nov 30, 2015 10:25:35 GMT -5
armorguy: I was just watchin' your back with my zimm' suggestion. It's your call of course...I just thought, if your like me, sometimes we miss something that a second set of eyes  will catch.
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Post by adt70hk on Dec 1, 2015 8:29:01 GMT -5
Well done so far, I'm liking the the look of this a lot!! Will keep this one bookmarked.
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Post by armorguy on Feb 25, 2016 2:35:08 GMT -5
Hi guys, I couldn't resist my Panther works any longer so I put it on the hobby bench again, it has been collecting dust too long since I'm sculpting a fantasy figure which isn't done yet btw. I glued on the left flank Atak zimmerit and added battle damage to it.  And now I'm gonna sculpt some more spikes on Mr Toad's neck ! Best regards ! AG. |
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Post by modsrule1976 on Feb 25, 2016 4:45:22 GMT -5
Coming along really well.
What's your thoughts on the Atak zimmerit? Been looking at some of the 1/48 stuff they do but never took the plunge.
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Post by Leon on Feb 25, 2016 5:37:37 GMT -5
Zim is looking good Guy! Nice to see this back on the bench for a bit. |
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Post by armorguy on Feb 25, 2016 5:59:40 GMT -5
Modsrule1976, this is my first Atak zim build and cutting it needs to be done with a sharp scalpel but it's easy as it's very thin stuff.
Leon, I think it will stay on the bench until it's done together with Mr. Toad !
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I'm sure the frontal plate is better, that's Atak stuff Wout 
this one!
will catch. 
