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Post by spud on May 21, 2012 14:19:15 GMT -5
Awsome update bill Nicly displayed and easy to read, you should do this more often ;D
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Post by wbill76 on May 22, 2012 12:38:24 GMT -5
Spud, thanks and appreciate the kind words.  Randy, thanks as well, the zim panels take some time to get fitted but well worth it in the long run IMHO.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 22, 2012 13:13:58 GMT -5
Non zimm Bill I also used the ATAK skins.
Tony
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Post by bullardino on May 22, 2012 13:15:14 GMT -5
Looking very nice'n'neat Bill. I really like it  |
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Post by wbill76 on May 22, 2012 17:35:53 GMT -5
Tony, I couldn't be sure but had a feeling you had done the non-zim kit as well, thanks for the confirmation. Luigi, thanks and glad you like the ugly old girl! Dicky, thanks as always sir! Don't you know that all of us Texans are illiterates who only know how to drill for oil, ride horses, and herd cattle? What's this funny thing you call "writing"?  I do my best to try to highlight pitfalls encountered so others can have an enjoyable build if they decide to attempt it...or at least are aware of them beforehand!
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Post by bigjohn on May 22, 2012 17:53:34 GMT -5
Nice work Bill, I always enjoy following your builds.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 22, 2012 21:14:55 GMT -5
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Post by multicam on May 22, 2012 22:01:41 GMT -5
Lovely,clear SBS wildbill. Fun to watch:)
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 22, 2012 23:59:19 GMT -5
Bll what can I say bro, that Zim is too cool. Very clean work as per your standard my friend.
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Post by wbill76 on May 23, 2012 12:13:45 GMT -5
John, Rob, multicam, thanks for the comments!
Tony, that's a pretty cool link...always love what can be found on the 'net!
Chris, have to agree with you there...such a finely detailed piece of hardware...too bad the rest of the interior is as bare as a baby's butt!
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Post by modelfreak72 on May 23, 2012 13:15:22 GMT -5
Hey Bill, the Brumbar is looking good! The atak zimmerit looks like it easy to use? looking forward to the next update!
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Post by wbill76 on May 24, 2012 16:57:18 GMT -5
Modelfreak, the Atak zim is fairily user friendly but with the exception that they don't come with any specific instructions...so you do have to have some familiarity with the vehicle you're working on as to the panel placement and other similar things. Occasional trimming and adjustments may also be required since resin can shrink over time depending on temp/humidity that it's exposed to, so bear that in mind as well.
Dicky, sounds about right! I find it extremely ironic that the series is being reborn on one of the cable channels here (TNT) and that Larry Hagman has somehow managed to stay alive all this time!
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 25, 2012 9:53:31 GMT -5
I was very tempted to order a Brummy or two after seeing them on sale at SprueBros.
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Post by modelfreak72 on May 25, 2012 10:06:35 GMT -5
Thanks Bill! I didn't know know that resin would shrink! Learn somethin new everyday!
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Post by wbill76 on May 25, 2012 11:05:28 GMT -5
Rob, I think a lot of people were tempted by that sale! Modelfreak, just to be clear...the resin won't shrink once it's attached...it's prone to slight shrinkage prior to use if you store it for a long time aka "in the stash" under less than ideal conditions only.
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Post by wbill76 on May 26, 2012 19:39:55 GMT -5
The Memorial Day weekend just happens to coincide with the completion of my latest MBA class so in celebration I'm posting an update a day earlier than usual because this is as far as I'm going to get this weekend! Work continued on the fighting compartment roof as called out in Step 10. All of the hatches were installed in the closed position with the exception of the commander's "rabbit ears" scope hatch. I installed the base for the scope to the roof plate and will add the scope itself later after painting since a test fit revealed I could easily install it through the opening without problems. The plate was attached to the vehicle first and then the hatches and details added to avoid any complications with the fit. The gunner's sight and the driver's periscopes were masked with small amounts of blue tack putty to keep their faces clear during painting and small amounts of Steel painted on their rear faces to provide a little reflective color. I also paid a little more attention to the ball mount collar...I wasn't 100% satisfied with the fit/gap look around the edge so I used some of the thin resin carrier film from the Atak set and some CA gel to add some strips around the curved portion to tighten things up a bit. Careful trimming with the tip of a #11 blade removed the excess and a little bit of sanding to make sure it was flush was all that was needed to improve it to my satisfaction.  With that done, it was a case of going through the various steps in the instructions and looking for details that needed to be installed before painting and cleaning up the stuff that had been temporarily skipped. I used the kit-supplied PE to add the rear superstructure scalloped braces, installed the fire extinguisher, the rear Notek light, and the rear side tool box. The antenna mounts had their bases drilled out with a #76 finger drill to prep them for the installation of brass antennae later on. I also surgically removed the spare wheel portions from the original kit rear engine deck plate and transplanted them to the Atak plate and added the rest of the mounts with CA gel.  The front fender details also received some attention. The front Bosch light was assembled and installed with some 0.5mm solder added to create the missing wiring conduit. The jack was also assembled and installed into position to round things out. The other fender tools and details will be added later after the hull base coat is applied.  The reason this is where the update stops for this weekend is due to the fact that the next step is the MK track assembly. That's a somewhat repetitive task and won't get done this weekend so there's no point in holding off as a result. Once the tracks are done it will be on to the painting stages! |
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Post by TRM on May 26, 2012 20:42:22 GMT -5
Great detail as usual Bill!! I am so ready for you to start painting!! LOL!!! I hear you on the Pain Staking track build...but worth every minute!! Have a great holiday weekend my friend!!! |
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Post by bullardino on May 27, 2012 2:29:43 GMT -5
Great progress, I l've the look of this awkward tank Have fun with the MK tracks, I hope to finish them today, they have been a really long and boring task... |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 27, 2012 8:46:54 GMT -5
Bill we'll take any update you give us bud. Love the looks of the bear with all the Zimm. Top work as always. Have a great extended weekend my friend. |
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Post by wbill76 on May 27, 2012 11:26:09 GMT -5
T, painting this hulking monster is going to be fun...slab-sided vehicles usually go pretty quick, painting isn't too far off on the horizon. Luigi, the Germans didn't always go for style in their designs and the Brummbar definitely wouldn't win any beauty contests but it does have a unique look! Thanks for the support on the MKs, it's a task that has to be done...one link at a time.... Rob, same to you my friend, hope you get some time to enjoy the holiday!
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Post by wouter on May 27, 2012 14:55:41 GMT -5
Bill, nice to see the StuPa coming nicely together mate, she looks sweet!
Cheers
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Post by wbill76 on May 27, 2012 19:24:25 GMT -5
Thanks wouter! Managed to get about 50 track links assembled today...so the slog is moving ahead as planned in that department. |
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Post by bigjohn on May 27, 2012 19:51:04 GMT -5
Moving right along on the tracks bill. I have only 40 done on my sherman, and I have been working on them for three days, LOL
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Post by wbill76 on May 28, 2012 12:17:19 GMT -5
You have my sympathy John! |
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Post by eastrock on May 28, 2012 13:12:17 GMT -5
She's taking shape, Bill Nice work!!!
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Post by martyncrowther. on May 28, 2012 17:37:38 GMT -5
Lovely Brummbar Bill this should look great all painted up.
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Post by wbill76 on May 29, 2012 19:02:55 GMT -5
Thanks ER and martyn! At the moment I'm neck deep in Economics texts but am managing to sneak a few track links in here and there in the evenings to try to keep things moving along at a steady pace. |
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Post by danb. on May 30, 2012 0:28:44 GMT -5
This is getting better and better with every post Bill the zimm looks so cool keep up the awesome work buddy.
Dan B
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Post by wbill76 on May 30, 2012 12:02:00 GMT -5
Thanks Dan, appreciate the comments and support.
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 3, 2012 19:41:31 GMT -5
Hi Bill, Great looking build man. Love the Zimm! |
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