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Post by spud on Mar 18, 2012 21:06:18 GMT -5
ah cool
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Post by Wes on Mar 19, 2012 1:22:23 GMT -5
Im loving this whole build and discussion thread. Great for beginners like me.
Sorry for the the dumb question guys. Im still new to the whole tank thing. Could someone please explain what the zimmerit is for?
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Post by bullardino on Mar 19, 2012 1:37:07 GMT -5
Im loving this whole build and discussion thread. Great for beginners like me. Sorry for the the dumb question guys. Im still new to the whole tank thing. Could someone please explain what the zimmerit is for? Zimmerit was some sort of paste that was put on the tanks to prevent magnetic mines attaching to it. It was spread manually, so the look was uneven. Also it was dented in strange patterns to reduce its weight. |
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Post by Wes on Mar 19, 2012 6:44:23 GMT -5
Thanks for that Luigi. Much appreciated mate.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 19, 2012 10:49:13 GMT -5
I'm a bit busy today but hope to at least get the rest of the zimmerit on tonight. I also want to add small caliber inpacts and maybe some larger ones. this will be basic simple OOTB stuff that any one can do, even with an old dog of a kit. The painting will also liven it up.
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Post by eastrock on Mar 19, 2012 12:03:10 GMT -5
I had an old dog kit!!! and by far kinda brittle lol  will be following your steps of the way, boss will do a similar position but not a belly down I suppose and without the tracks |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 19, 2012 16:44:38 GMT -5
ER, with tracks and belly down. These wrecks look sooo coool belly down. Call me crazy....
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 19, 2012 16:46:15 GMT -5
almost forgot. If anyone is going to be trying this while I do it, let me know if I need to slow down and also ask any questions you may have. I am more than willing to guide anyone along the way, as this is what I do almost weekly per email with people.
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Post by spud on Mar 19, 2012 17:59:39 GMT -5
after reading all dickys mumber i was expecting a better way of doing it  its amazing the ammount of stuff that went into it |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 19, 2012 18:03:47 GMT -5
Thanks jackwagon for the tech part of it. I kind of knew all this years ago, but with age we forget eh. Great explanation and the pics help too.
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Post by spud on Mar 19, 2012 18:19:32 GMT -5
lol Rob
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Post by Wes on Mar 20, 2012 1:16:52 GMT -5
Thanks for that jackwagon. Very helpfull info.
You learn something new every day.
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Post by eastrock on Mar 20, 2012 5:28:10 GMT -5
ER, with tracks and belly down. These wrecks look sooo coool belly down. Call me crazy.... I have to settle without the tracks, Now I have to figure out how to put it belly down since I already cemented the axles it there a work around for it? BTW will be using miliput for the zim. Thanks ER |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 23, 2012 9:44:58 GMT -5
Er, sorry for the late reply bud, been busy doing forum stuff.
It might be tough since the arms are glued. If it's a rubber wheeled Tiger you can remove the rubber for a burnt look and it will drop the hull a bit. Also if it's without tracks then you can imbed the tank, more rear area, in the ground for a weighted effect.
I am working on the wheels at the moment after taking a couple days off to take care of other things. I decided to not go with the resin burnt wheels, for two reasons.
first, the rims are so thin they damage too easy and ruin the wheel.
second, I think they were meant for a Tamiya Panther or old Dragon kits. The holes are too big for the JP arms.
I am simply removing the rubber off most of the wheels to the rim and not worrying about being exact with the recess.
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Post by eastrock on Mar 23, 2012 11:46:06 GMT -5
Not a prob, boss!!! take your time... still need to finish the inscale rust and dust... and I got the late Tiger, so no rubber wheels, have to look for a base also for this one. Take your time. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Mar 27, 2012 7:42:00 GMT -5
Sorry for the lack of updates fellas, and ladies. We had the show this past weekend and I have some personal things to do that is keeping me from the bench. I also have to get ready for the AMPS Nats in less than 4 weeks.
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Post by spud on Mar 27, 2012 8:48:32 GMT -5
lol we know you have a RL rob unlike me  |
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Post by eastrock on Mar 27, 2012 11:37:50 GMT -5
The Shelf Queen, lol its ok Boss!!! our Nationals will be held in late october... so the there's a lot of time for 2 decade old Tamiya Tiggy |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 19, 2012 8:39:51 GMT -5
My apologies for not keeping this updated, but I have been doing some other projects and gearing up for the big show next week. I will get back to this soon and will post some pics and SBS stuff for you.
cheers
Rob
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Post by spud on Apr 19, 2012 10:20:30 GMT -5
cool Rob we know yer a busy man trying to keep everyone happy so on that note Pull the finger out |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 13, 2012 19:06:21 GMT -5
LOL, just checked the comment out Spud. No worries spudster done pulled the finger out and will tackle this baby along side a Panther G LATE. I need to use parts from the JP to make some masters, then back to work.
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Post by spud on May 14, 2012 9:13:21 GMT -5
haha good man Rob
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Post by bullardino on May 25, 2012 7:45:24 GMT -5
Very nice progresses, Rob. But the best has yet to come, painting and rusting  |
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Post by spud on May 25, 2012 8:11:20 GMT -5
Awsome stuff rob. love the buckled top plate
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 25, 2012 9:38:56 GMT -5
Luigi and Spuddy, thanks fellas. Yeah the fun part is the painting and weathering. This one will be similar to the JT but with Zimmerit.
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Post by spud on May 25, 2012 10:10:01 GMT -5
and a better figure ;D
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Post by eastrock on May 25, 2012 12:06:57 GMT -5
where's the work? where's the work? oopps I remember its on a the other thread. ;D
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Post by spud on May 27, 2012 9:34:15 GMT -5
them little fender things look great rob. what did you make them from?
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 27, 2012 10:03:03 GMT -5
I used 15 thou sheet aluminum for those. You can see the sheet in the one pic
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Post by bullardino on May 27, 2012 11:49:17 GMT -5
Those fenders are really great |
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will be following your steps of the way, boss will do a similar position but not a belly down I suppose and without the tracks 
