Jusjay Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 So its time for another wip this time I picked up an AFV Club Tiger I today. Looking forward to building this but I hope to do the kit justice. Does anyone know of tiger I sometimes didnt have any zimmerit on btw? Box of sprues!! And a start on the torsion bars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentG Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 This should be a fun one! As far as I know, Tiger production ceased during the period when zimmerit was being applied to AFV's. So in essence, all Tigers from mid 1943 on had zimm. Someone with a better grasp of history should chime in here. The only option would be the "Gruppe Fehrmann" vehicles from late spring 1945. These were cobbled together from various hulls and turrets. Zimmerit was hit and miss on these based on the age of the major components. Hope that helps. G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Thanks for your reply AgentG that's helpful. I'm just thinking on how and more importantly when to add putty zimmerit to the build. It's obviously still early days in the build so I think nearer the painting stage would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentG Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I personally would add the zimm in the earlier stages of construction. To me it's easier to partially assemble the turret, add the zimm, then complete the build. Same with the hull. If you plan carefully, once joined, using the lower hull is a convenient way to handle the assembly while adding putty. Just my thoughts! G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 8 minutes ago, AgentG said: I personally would add the zimm in the earlier stages of construction. To me it's easier to partially assemble the turret, add the zimm, then complete the build. Same with the hull. If you plan carefully, once joined, using the lower hull is a convenient way to handle the assembly while adding putty. Just my thoughts! G Good idea thanks mate. I'll have a think about the process and how to go about it. I've got a strip of brass which I'll use to indent the texture and I'll probably use a thin layer of filler or putty depending on what I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 So I've had my first go at doing zimmerit with putty and I'm fairly happy with it. And one of two hatches I've primed ready for painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 And the rear panel started 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursn17 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Watching this with interest as I've got a Tamiya Tiger on the shelf waiting. What putty did you use for the zimmerit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Thanks spursn17. I'm not sure kff hand what the putty/filler is but I'll try and remember to take a photo later to show you. Its just sonething I picked up at my LHS. I hope they have more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 NIce zimmerit!.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 7 hours ago, spursn17 said: What putty did you use for the zimmerit? This is the filler/putty I'm using Thanks francis for the like and comment :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Photo etch is on the grills and some primer now the rear panel is attached 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Side skirts attached. I'm struggling to work out how to proceed next. Do I paint the lower hull and wheels then attach them? Or wait till the upper hull is on? Edited October 18, 2016 by Jusjay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Primer on the main upper hull now And the turret, after much swearing has been put together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 That's the wheels added onto one side 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 So after my compressor was pretty much dead, I decided to go get another and finish up the camo on the tiger. I'm pretty happy with how it looks so far especially considering I freehanded it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Gloss coat and decals nearly done, just waiting on one to arrive in the post hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry V Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Looking good! For those interested, Salisbury Model Centre has a great video on how to do apply zim'. Check it out on YouTube. They use 'No More Nails' acrylic adhesive. I have used it a few times - works great and easy to do (no, I have no affiliation with the club ). Goes on like the real thing and looks very realistic. This product is easy to find in North America and, I believe, in Europe as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 Funny I watched that one before I did the zimmerit plus a few others I didn't have any no more nails to hand but did have a very good modelling filler/putty which worked well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 NIce progress..., cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 Very nearly finished now. the matt coat is on and the tools added a bit of dust to add them she's finished Thanks Francis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnid Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Very impressive,makes zimmert look easy to apply,excellent build,well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 11 minutes ago, Arachnid said: Very impressive,makes zimmert look easy to apply,excellent build,well done Thank you. it wasn't as difficult as I first thought. I used a trimmed down hacksaw blade to apply it.Thanks to another member for that tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry V Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 4 hours ago, Jusjay said: I used a trimmed down hacksaw blade to apply it.Thanks to another member for that tip Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry V Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 4 hours ago, Jusjay said: Very nearly finished now. the matt coat is on and the tools added a bit of dust to add them she's finished So you're keeping the weathering pretty subtle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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