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cross kitting zimmerit
Posted by ozzman on Saturday, January 29, 2011 7:17 PM

I recently got dragon's King Tiger with the the Porsche turret, and I'm thinking about getting some aftermarket zimmerit, as i dont want to make my own. I found some for the tamiya kit, if i use this set will there be any difference, or should I look for zimmerit for the dragon kit?

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    March 2003
  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Saturday, January 29, 2011 11:01 PM

I imagine that in 1/35 scale that their will be little noticable difference, but I doubt that both manufacturers would build the same subject exactly. Therefore, you'd probably have to putty and rake with a razor-saw some spots that might not be covered. This would work better in resin such as Cavalier or Atak.

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 Eric 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Saturday, January 29, 2011 11:09 PM

The premade zimm is usually very kit specific with nooks and gaps made where needed for that company's kits. I'd look for a set made for your kit, especially if this is your first experience using zimm.

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Sunday, January 30, 2011 2:10 PM

Ditto to what Rob said. You'll be happier with one designed for the kit you're building but you can make do in a pinch with one that's not, but might get some unexpected surprises in the process. Sets also sometimes come with resin replacement parts vs. just providing zim panels and if those resin parts don't fit your cross-kit, you might have more work than you bargained for in the end.

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    September 2006
  • From: Dripping Springs, TX, USA
Posted by RBaer on Sunday, January 30, 2011 6:18 PM

Y'all remember Tim the tool man and his visits to the emergengy room? That's me and super glue. So I thought slow-curing putty was my way. Works for me.....plenty of time to make it look good, or
OK.......

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