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Post by DeafStuG on Jun 20, 2013 18:07:28 GMT -5
Hey Modellers,
Well, I have decided to get two Tamiya kit of a 1/35 StuG IV
Plus Aftermarket ; 3 x Eduard P.E. { 2 x Exteriors & 1 x Zimmerit }
2 x Academy Panzer IV single link tracks set from in my stash. 
Some photos will upload this topic by later. 
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 20, 2013 18:35:42 GMT -5
This should be interesting.
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Post by Leon on Jun 20, 2013 18:40:03 GMT -5
Count me in Jeremy,i'm waiting patiently. |
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Post by DeafStuG on Jun 20, 2013 18:44:22 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Jun 20, 2013 18:58:01 GMT -5
Jeremy,this looks like it's going to be a fun project .Going to look sweet with all the PE.  |
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 20, 2013 20:20:01 GMT -5
Nice project in the works there Jeremy, looking forward to it.
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Post by Tojo72 on Jun 21, 2013 6:51:22 GMT -5
This should be a great project
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Post by TRM on Jun 21, 2013 8:59:09 GMT -5
I'm in!!! A duel with yourself...sweet!
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Post by modelfreak72 on Jun 21, 2013 9:24:31 GMT -5
Twins! Sweet! I'm in!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2013 11:58:51 GMT -5
cool this should be fun!
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Post by DeafStuG on Jun 22, 2013 6:15:30 GMT -5
Good Afternoon, Time : 12.10 PM  Academy tracks set for Panzer IV Family - Low cost so affordable ! Those are come with Drive socket and Two types of Idler wheels .  Track teeth surface - Looking nice.    Academy snigle track test - won`t be fitting on Tamiya`s Drive socket.  Academy single Track test fitting on Academy Drive Socket - no problem.  Academy`s Idler Wheel is Details more than....   Tamiya joint on Academy Idler Wheels - No problem.... some getting bit strenye space inside of Idler wheel.  Sort out of all parts move to Tools & equipment Group etc...   Twin StuG Brother :-)  Welder details...  Tail light.  Rear Fender RH & LH - been sanded down ready for PE.   Hmmm PE Zimmerit drying joint on Hull side for Test sample seen okay.. but looking Not too deep of Zimmerit. I was looked out get ATAK Zimmerit but They won`t be make for Any 1/35 Kit Classic from year 2000 Before and else. I think about Zimmerit for something maybe putty paste or some else.. I looking out for Hints & Tips of Zimmerit. |
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Post by bigjohn on Jun 22, 2013 6:28:53 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Jun 22, 2013 6:44:31 GMT -5
Jeremy,off to a good start on the twins. |
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Post by TRM on Jun 22, 2013 6:49:36 GMT -5
Hey Jeremy, Great comparison on the tracks and sprockets as well as side by each progress getting things cleaned up! I am not an expert on all things Zimm, as I don't typically head down this path but there are a couple tools out there as well as making your own from what I have seen from old printer or electronic sprocket, micro screwdrivers, small saw blades (hacksaw or otherwise). Here are a couple of commercial brands: TamiyaLionRoar or Alt Sourcing LionRoarAFV ClubModelkastenGreat Mini SBS on the subject as well as the use of a mini blind gear for a tool. zimmerit-it.blogspot.com/ by Phil Appleyard. Depending on which application process of the Zimm was used on these I suppose would depend on the tool used........ not to mention what time frame, who did the application, if it was a Sunday...after 3 PM, sunny, rainy...blah blah blah...LOL!! Sorry, just rolled over a few bodies there that might jump out on the final look...just saying!! The one that seems to get the most attention and better reviews would be the LionRoar...plus it comes with the two type I believe. Good luck |
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Post by DeafStuG on Jun 22, 2013 7:02:10 GMT -5
John - Thanks for Zimmerit info so wow Long thread ! 
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Post by DeafStuG on Jun 22, 2013 8:22:49 GMT -5
TRM, Thanks for info. I seen on LionRoar Zimmerit tools - LT0016 & LT0017 are best! What about Trumpeter zimmerit tool new released out 6 months ago ?  so I think LHS got one.... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2013 11:52:28 GMT -5
looking good, for an old kit it has some nice details, in the past I've used a screw driver, pyrograve and various purpose built tools for zimmerit and all worked well. To be honest it's not the tools so much as the type of putty and thickness of putty applied that is important. As zimm was applied by hand in the factories and probably under some pressure to get the tanks out to the front lines there must be variations on thickness and neatness of application. In fact studying pictures you can see some really rough applications as well as really tidy ones.
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 22, 2013 16:20:02 GMT -5
The twins are coming along nicely Jeremy, the others have given you all the necessary links/pointers on doing your own zim if you're so-inclined.
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Post by DeafStuG on Jun 22, 2013 18:52:10 GMT -5
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Post by bigjohn on Jun 22, 2013 19:00:45 GMT -5
Man!!!! your zimm looks freaking AWSOME!!!!!! Great work!!!!
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Post by bigjohn on Jun 22, 2013 19:11:59 GMT -5
Great work Jeremy !! i think your work with the Zimm tool looks far better than the etch stuff ,much more realistic in my opinion Chris. Yeah, what he said |
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Post by DeafStuG on Jun 22, 2013 19:14:22 GMT -5
Bigjohn, Thanks.
Chris S, Yes Zimmerit coat paste is better than PE... I keeping PE zimmerit throw in my Spare box for scratch-built in the future.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2013 0:35:02 GMT -5
Now that's some excellent zimmerit right there! looks very sharp, milliput by any chance?
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 23, 2013 0:40:37 GMT -5
WOW! I prefer your homemade putty 500 times over brass Zimm PE!!! Sorry for being late please count me in!!!
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Post by danb. on Jun 23, 2013 3:58:07 GMT -5
Great project buddy that zimm is much better then the pe option keep it up Dan B |
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Post by TRM on Jun 23, 2013 6:25:50 GMT -5
Really nice improvement there! Plus the option of putting damaged where you want as you go! Looks like we have a winner on the Trumpy tool!!! Keep it coming!!
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Post by DeafStuG on Jun 23, 2013 18:07:31 GMT -5
Now that's some excellent zimmerit right there! looks very sharp, milliput by any chance? Pete, Thanks, No, I used Tamiya eproxy smooth surface. I haven`t trying with Milliput but will get it for test someday. |
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Post by DeafStuG on Jun 23, 2013 18:08:40 GMT -5
Great project buddy that zimm is much better then the pe option keep it up Dan B Yes, much better |
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Post by DeafStuG on Jun 23, 2013 18:13:53 GMT -5
Really nice improvement there! Plus the option of putting damaged where you want as you go! Looks like we have a winner on the Trumpy tool!!! Keep it coming!! Yes, Looks like we have a winner on the Trumpy tools and founder by me wink ;-). will put some damaged on upper hull side by later. |
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Post by DeafStuG on Jun 23, 2013 18:20:37 GMT -5
Today - Sorry, No photos post due i forgot  ! maybe 30 mins or hour or tomorrow or later to post this thread. |
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! maybe 30 mins or hour or tomorrow or later to post this thread.