Dragon Tiger I Late 3-in-1

[wbill76]

I have a key question for the Tiger enthusiasts out there as I'm working on the zim panels for the hull. Did Tiger I's have zim below the fender line on either side? I ask because I need to make a modification one way or another to the Atak panels to allow the fenders to be fitted and it's much easier to trim the panels at the fender line vs. opening up slits for the fenders to rest in. Appreciate any help before I commit to one path or the other!

[bbd468]

Bill, I think the Zimm was applied all the way down the sides with only the fender mounting/bolt hole protruding out. Definitely need another opinion bro but thats just base on my slim knowledge of it. You'd think i was Ace's for info on my All Time Favorite Tank....however im not ...I Ludem Tiger 1's!!!

[wbill76]

Well I think I found my answer Gary after doing some more poking around and you're right, it did extend all the way down. So some surgery is called for!

[afvfan]

Hey Bill - you seemed to have found your answer, but I'll add a little confirmation. There are a few pictures in the Squadron "Tiger in Action" book showing the zim under the fenders.

[Deleted]

The zimm went all the way down indeed, here in the picture the dark spot at the end of the side plate is were it was removed


Eddy

[TRM]

Guess what day it is?



Mike Mike Mike....C'mo...









Cook-out Sunday!!!
And Bill's update day!!! Running out to get some LP

....how do you like yours cooked???

[Leon]

[wbill76]

Too bad they aren't Roo burgers! They are pretty tasty too T!

Thanks guys for the confirmation, I'm playing around with a couple different ways to show the fenders on this one and needed that little bit of info to be sure.

[ceresvesta.]

Well, well, well...Bill you sneaky modeller! You manage to hide this  build from me  It ain`t gonna happen sir, Tigers are my favs and your modelling skill rocks so you`ll have to endure my presence on your thread!

Looking fabulous so far Master B. Those indie links looks grrrreat, perfect sag IMO. Got to try those.

Phil.
Toodeloo

[wbill76]

Thanks Phil! Getting ready to sit down and do the 2nd track while I watch the Sunday games.

[406 Silverado]

Bill, looking forward to the Sunday update..and trying not to be tempted to start my Tiggy..must resist..

[Deleted]

Oct 6, 2013 5:46:49 GMT -5 TRM said:

Guess what day it is?



Mike Mike Mike....C'mo...









Cook-out Sunday!!!
And Bill's update day!!! Running out to get some LP

....how do you like yours cooked???

Whats that saying in the old ciggarett commercial ...........I'd walk a mile to (get some lp) smoke (bbq) a camel .....me thinks .

Do them paddy's get humps in them when they are cooked ?

[TRM]

They very well might Carl!!! Thinking they "twerk" a bit too!!

[wbill76]

Another weekend means another update! Work continued on the Tiger with attention given to the rear hull plate. The kit part received the corresponding Atak zim panels using a combination of Gator Grip glue to position them and then running liquid glue under the panels to tack down the edges and ensure the panels bonded to the part underneath.



Dragon deliberately molded the hull with a slight warp in the hull tub as a design intended to allow for a snug fit with the plates. The rear plate is big enough and strong enough to force the hull sides into the proper alignment using just regular glue. Once the plate was in place the lower-most zim panel was added around the base of the tow hitch to round things out.



The front of the hull however needs a little help to overcome the warp, so a piece of sprue was cut down to the necessary size and glued in place to brace the hull and help it hold its shape better.



I dry-fitted the glacis plate along with the hull roof and the front plate of the fighting compartment. This not only ensured that the bracing length of sprue was providing the right level of correction, it also ensured that the brace held its position correctly while the glue set.



Then I sat down to deal with the remaining 2nd track. 2 football games and 93 links later, the second one was completed.



Next up will be more work on the hull side panels and other similar details.

[TRM]

Ahhhhhh....I am complete now!! LOL!! Thanks for the update Bill!! Looking mighty fine there too!! Waiting patiently until next week!!

[wbill76]

Oct 6, 2013 19:03:08 GMT -5 TRM said:

Ahhhhhh....I am complete now!! LOL!! Thanks for the update Bill!! Looking mighty fine there too!! Waiting patiently until next week!!

Just doing my part to keep a balance in the universe T!

[Deleted]

Yup , its all balanced out good and well for this weekend with your Sunday pm update Bill . now we can start the new week with everything as it should be .

Good looking progress . Those tracks sure are the answer .

[elco]

Ooohh yeah, nice and clean!

[bbd468]

GAWD that Zimm looks superb Bill! Dont get any better than that.

Camel Burgers eh......i reckon that might be just the right time to go Vegan, but only for a day.....i needs my meats!

[wbill76]

Carl, thanks buddy! Glad to hear all is right with the world. Have to agree with you on the tracks but also glad to have them done and over with. Was hard working on them while watching the Denver-Dallas game yesterday because I kept looking up too much at all the high-scoring plays!

Elco, thanks for the comments!

Gary, got to love the Atak stuff, it's my go-to solution for zim every time. Vegan for a day...maybe you should bet that against when Andy will finish his Duck!

[bullardino]

Stunning, as always, Bill.

[Deleted]

Bill , I couldnt do that . I'd end up with a mess !

[AndyArgent.]

Great start Bill

[wbill76]

Thanks Luigi and Andy!

Carl, that's why I never do model work when the Niners are playing.

[Deleted]

Lol Bill .

Kinda like me and the Sea Hawks !

[panzerconor.]

oh man, I love Tigers. This is great, looking forward to next weekends update!

[406 Silverado]

Sweet update Bill, zim looks great. Moving right along eh.

[Keith Christie]

Nice progress Bill,

The Zimm and the tracks look top notch.

Looking forward to seeing some more.

Best Regards

Keith

[wbill76]

Carl, Seahawks look to be pretty strong this year, going to be fun to see what happens in that division!

Conor, Rob, and Keith, much appreciated gents!

[Deleted]

I know but due to past years performances .............