Topcat_Ern Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Next Tiger build. This one requires Zimmerit, so time to bite the bullet and attempt my first ever application. The kit goes together without to many issues, apart from the turret needs the plasticard shims again to stop it slopping about. There are omissions in the instructions for parts B20, B21, B22 and B23 as these pieces are essential. Headlight mounts and grenade launcher mounts need removing Elastic band tracks unfortunately, as previous build had individual links, much more fun! And I'm not sure of the figure in the kit, he looks a strange fellow to me. On to the zimmerit, there is a little PE tool in the kit. Had a few practises with that and didn't have a clue how to get the pattern! Binned. On Thingiverse there is a little wheel akin to a cog for zimmerit so I 3D printed that and used it. The trick is to keep tools wetted so avoid the putty sticking to them. Of the three fillers I had I settled on Squadron's Green putty as it retained the pattern nicely. I PVA'd the plastic track guards to get a nice straight line and of course they came off easily. I did notice on images that the zimmerit was damaged on vehicles so didn't worry when little bits came away. Now I have to see how the zimmerit looks when the paint goes on, fingers crossed. If it does, I'm going to be zimmeritting everything (that requires it) without stressing. I decided to go for full metal track guards on this build and sculpt when finishing. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat_Ern Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 Just remembered, there was one issue, the multi part barrel is a nightmare to align straight as there is too much play when assembling. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat_Ern Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 And painted. Looks okay for a very first attempt in my mind. Not to factory finished but weary and damaged. Now to finish the build and painting etc. Andy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) Wow ... never knew about Zimmerit before so I just looked it up. Must say you've done a grand job representing it. Every day's a school day 🙂 Ian Edited June 19 by Valhalla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat_Ern Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 That's why our hobby is so fascinating Ian, always something to research and learn about, people, places, engineering, equipment etc. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat_Ern Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 And finished, kept weathering to a bare minimum as I wanted my first zimmerit to be visible. Only dark wash into troughs and dry brushing of the peaks of the pattern. I did go with the kit supplied "funny looking fellow" and hopefully he doesn't look 7ft 6in with a squashed head poking out of a hatch. In the flesh the awkward constructing barrel looks fine, but in photo form it looks droopy, so will have to rework that (disappointing). Some Extra Thin will loosen the bond nicely to reseat. So, another technique learnt and hopefully improving build by build. The kit instructions suggested 333 would have a winter white wash, but discounted that as I didn't think that it would be interesting enough. And I need to rework (remove) mud blob on second road wheel. Andy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Good result Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeling maniac Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Looks really good Andy, not my favourite military vehicle the only reason I have one is because I like to know my enemies. But that one looks really good, way better than what I can do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul71 Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 a nice finish on this Andy the zimmerit gives it a totally different look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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