Stef N. Posted December 26, 2023 Posted December 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Keeff said: I've just taken a look ..... very nice detailing, but never having dealt with zimmeritt, it looks like I'm in for a whole new challenge! π¬ Β At least it looks like opportunity for weathering and paint effects .... positive!Β Β Keith π The first time I did zimmerit I used too dark a wash to try and emphasise the grooves and ended up making the whole tank too dark. Keep your eyes on that but otherwise go nuts. π 2
Longbow Posted December 26, 2023 Posted December 26, 2023 15 minutes ago, Stef N. said: The first time I did zimmerit I used too dark a wash to try and emphasise the grooves and ended up making the whole tank too dark. Keep your eyes on that but otherwise go nuts. π Chip itβ¦ Chip it, real good 2
Longbow Posted December 27, 2023 Posted December 27, 2023 You Tube link to the new Takom Tiger... Β Β 2
Keeff Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 (edited) Looks very good ...... the track jig is a helpful touch and the detail looks crisp ..... I'm looking forward to my delivery now! π Β Keith πΒ Edited January 1, 2024 by Keeff 1
Longbow Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 1 minute ago, Keeff said: Looks very good ...... the track jig is a helpful touch and the detail looks crisp ..... I'm looking forward to my delivery now! π Β Keith πΒ Yup. Me too now.Β Should be late January.Β
Keeff Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 1 hour ago, Longbow said: Should be late January Β March for mine .... I got all carried away and pre-ordered the 'big box' π³ Β Β Keith πΒ 1
Stef N. Posted January 3, 2024 Posted January 3, 2024 Heads up for @Jasper dog and many others. Historex has a stock of Friul Modell tracks at the moment, mostly the popular German Tigers, KTs, Panther etc at the moment. I know these are popular so hopefully they should be easier to get from now on. 3
Longbow Posted January 5, 2024 Posted January 5, 2024 On 1/3/2024 at 11:35 AM, Stef N. said: Heads up for @Jasper dog and many others. Historex has a stock of Friul Modell tracks at the moment, mostly the popular German Tigers, KTs, Panther etc at the moment. I know these are popular so hopefully they should be easier to get from now on. I have a bunch of sets of the TRex sitting here, and I havenβt used one of them, yet 1
Stef N. Posted January 6, 2024 Posted January 6, 2024 7 hours ago, Longbow said: I have a bunch of sets of the TRex sitting here, and I havenβt used one of them, yet So far with 3D print tracks I have found the smaller ones for Pz IIIs etc are good but a tad fragile, but the larger ones have been superb. I think you'll enjoy them you'll just need something to wrap them around. 1
Stef N. Posted January 11, 2024 Posted January 11, 2024 RFM are at it now, with a bonus Wittmann. Β https://armorama.com/news/tiger-i-late-production-from-rye-field Β 1 1
Longbow Posted January 12, 2024 Posted January 12, 2024 Orβ¦ you could get 3 Takom kits for 2 RFM kits Β If the Takom Tigers are anything like their Panther A, theyβll be very nice builds.Β 2
Jasper dog Posted January 13, 2024 Posted January 13, 2024 Holy buttered crumpets.....do I stick with the Takom plan, or RFM with the Villers- Bocage Wittman release Β£39.95 preorder at Jadlam....Β Β At the current build rate.... Put it this way; if I started with Willy the B.....d (1066)Β I'd just about be finishing any time now, presuming nothing else was purchased and my TET hadn't evaporated.Β Β Anyone else fancy a HK 1/32 Lancaster.... Β Β Β Β Β 4
Keeff Posted January 14, 2024 Posted January 14, 2024 Ooooh ....... Tigery!Β Β Β I must resist, I must resist, I must re..... Β Oh wait, I've already ordered them! πππ Β Keith πΒ 3
Longbow Posted January 14, 2024 Posted January 14, 2024 Watching the video, the molded Zimmerit looks excellent.Β From building a few Takom vehicles, I have high hopes for these kits.Β 1
Keeff Posted January 14, 2024 Posted January 14, 2024 Me too!Β I'm currently working on the 1/16th jeep by Takom which is my first foray into the brand .... looks good so far! πΒ Β Keith πΒ 1
Stef N. Posted January 14, 2024 Posted January 14, 2024 2 hours ago, Longbow said: Watching the video, the molded Zimmerit looks excellent.Β From building a few Takom vehicles, I have high hopes for these kits.Β That does look very well moulded. More realistic than Atak and Dragon's earlier versions. Good work Takom. 2
Keeff Posted January 14, 2024 Posted January 14, 2024 Looking at all those sprues, I could be busy for a while ..... the mouldings do look crisp though! πΒ Β Keith πΒ 2
Stef N. Posted January 14, 2024 Posted January 14, 2024 14 minutes ago, Keeff said: Looking at all those sprues, I could be busy for a while ..... the mouldings do look crisp though! πΒ Β Keith πΒ Not much PE and the L&L tracks should speed things up a bit though.π 2
Keeff Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 Link and length tracks .... another new experience!Β They do look fairly easy though.π€ Β Keith πΒ 2
Longbow Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 6 hours ago, Keeff said: Link and length tracks .... another new experience!Β They do look fairly easy though.π€ Β Keith πΒ Sooo easy.Β As long as thereβs not many push out, pin, marks.Β 1
Retired Bob Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 1 hour ago, Longbow said: As long as thereβs not many push out, pin, marks.Β There looks to be some ejector pin marks on some of the track sections but not too bad, there are hollow track horns to add as well. The main thing necessary for a Tiger build is there, a pair of buckets!Β Β 3
Longbow Posted January 15, 2024 Posted January 15, 2024 (edited) 1 hour ago, Retired Bob said: There looks to be some ejector pin marks on some of the track sections but not too bad, there are hollow track horns to add as well. The main thing necessary for a Tiger build is there, a pair of buckets!Β Β I can say with some authority, that Yes !! Β There will be Buckets !! Β Two in each kit, with any kit from BorderΒ π Edited January 15, 2024 by Longbow 2
Longbow Posted January 30, 2024 Posted January 30, 2024 I was looking at the articulated tracks in the RFM kits that I have... The Tiger. Β There has to be an easier way, than sticking each guide tooth separately to the track shoe... The Takom kits have rows of teeth that match the placement of the track shoes on the sprue. Β Am I missing something with the RFM kits ?? 1
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