Dragon King Tiger with Zimmerite BSC build

[wbill76]

The 'pin wheel' effect depends on the vehicle...some like the Marders or Hetzers continued to apply camo because the wheels were such a prominent portion of the visible side-on profile. Others discontinued it, so it's not a universal thing.

[bigjohn]

Finally to the point where I have the tracks fitted back on. Had some trouble as I broke both sides. A few nights of lining them up and letting glue set fixed that problem. I still have some touch up work to do on the tracks, but I’ll wait until I’m almost done with the build as I don’t want to rub the finish off while handling it during the remaining build.

[Leon]

Coming a long nicely John.I like the wheels.

[bigjohn]

Thanks Leon!!!

[tonylee-Rest In Peace]

You've got yourself some nice tracks BJ.

Tony lee

[bigjohn]

Thank you Uncle Tony

[bbd468]

John, those tracks look crazy awesome bro! Shoulda gave up and SBSon the track weathering.....or you can just sneak a PM to me......

Gary

[bigjohn]

Thanks Brother Gary!!!

I started to document the track weathering, but the last steps went south on me and was giving me some problems. They didn't turn out quite like I wanted them to.

But, I will let you in on a little secrete so don’t tell anyone……

I used just about every earth colored pigment from AK on them. Fixed in place with Isopropyl Alcohol as I didn’t have any pigment fixer. The Alcohol started softening the paint up under the pigments.

I’m not totally done with the tracks yet. I’ll touch up the pigs, and burnish the high spots with the AK dark steel pigment once I get close to finishing the build.

[bbd468]

Thanks Brotha! Ill keep it to my self.

[deafpanzer]

I think the tracks still look GREAT! No worries... I didn't hear your secret. You are safe buddy!

[eastrock]

I did not read or see anything lol

[Mence]

That's looking really tasty, tracks look spot on and the wheels are great too.

I have tried so many times to achieve a look like this but on every occasion I have failed miserably, I guess that's why I don't do armour, leave it to the experts!

More please...

[Deleted]

Looking good there John .

[bullardino]

Great job on those tracks, John

[TRM]

The tracks do look sweet John!! Sometime the curve balls you get turn out with great results. I try to use the opposite medium than what I used for the last paint work....arcylic paint...spirits for the pigs....enamels (not to often) then alcohol or just seal the poo out of them and use whatever. You can thin out some flat clear and it works rather nicely for a pig-fixer too!! Keep it coming buddy!!

[bigjohn]

Thanks for all the wonderful coments fellas!!

[AndyArgent.]

Excellent so far John,this is gonna be superb when done.

[wbill76]

Man John, this one keeps getting better and better! Nice work on those wheels and tracks...even if it wasn't necessarily 'planned', the results are all that matters!

[bigjohn]

Thank you Andy and Bill

[wing_nut]

The tracks are a real compliment to those wheels. looking most sharp

Mar 28, 2013 17:00:56 GMT -5 wbill76 said:

The 'pin wheel' effect depends on the vehicle...some like the Marders or Hetzers continued to apply camo because the wheels were such a prominent portion of the visible side-on profile. Others discontinued it, so it's not a universal thing.

Thanks Bill. jut as long a I am not completely crazy or dreaming this stuff

[wouter]

great stuff so far BJ, sorry to read you had some issues but nothing you can't overcome, that's for sure. I love those colors on the running gear mate

Cheers

[multicam]

Looking good BJ!

[406 Silverado]

John those wheels are killer bro. Good idea banging them out early, might try that some time myself.

[bigjohn]

Wouts, Nate, CS, and Rob,

Thank you so much fellas. Working on the small detail bits today. I might have an update later today.

[bigjohn]

Ok Fellas, This is where I’m currently at. Working with the tow cables and having a bit of difficulty, but have a plan figured out. I figured I would update before I spend the time today fooling with the cables.

The side skirts are just kind of sitting in place so they might not be in the proper position.





I broke one of the handles to the front hatches, so out came the brass rod.



And one of the hinge covers for the rear hatch on the turret wasn’t molded completely. Fortunately, the un zimmed version was on a sprue, so I used it and covered it with epoxy putty and sculpted a Zimm pattern to match.

[bigjohn]

Got one of the tow cables done using picture hanging wire. I’m not 100% satisfied with it, but it’s as good as it’s gonna get.



I also tore the PE screens for the upper front intake covers, they are very fine and fragile. So I dug around in my vast collection of “stuff” and made new screens from Bridal Veil.

[multicam]

Nice save both on the hinge cover and the PE Screen. Excellent modeling, John:) This is looking great and is sure to be awesome!

[bbd468]

Sweet build brother! Man, those wheels and tracks are so damn sexy ...they look a tease tucked under them mud guards like that.

Gary

[bigjohn]

Thanks Nate!

Thanks brother Gary, I figured Andy will want to Mary it when I'm done so might as well dress it up with bridal veil

[wbill76]

Nice pair of saves BJ, always good to keep stuff like that handy for when you need it...you never know when it will be required! You'll have to set a double watch on it now that Andy's in the marrying mood.