WIP - Tiger I Late w/Zimmerit by Dragon (Update: 16 Feb 2011) - FineScale Modeler - Essential magazine for scale model builders, model kit reviews, how-to scale modeling, and scale modeling products

RMC_Birdgunner

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January 2008
From: Bagotville, Quebec, Canada Eh!

Posted by RMC_Birdgunner on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 12:29 PM

the doog wrote:
Lookig great, Denis! Are you going to try to chip any of that zimmerit? I did it to a King Tiger pre-zimmed kit--you can read about it here, if you're interestied. It adds a little life to the kit!
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Shame about those dumb tracks! I hate rubber band tracks! Remember that you can also get indy link tracks from Dragin--for additinal cost, of course, but they definitely would be better than dealing with that nonsense again!

Thanks Doog. I was following your KT thread and as much as I would like to do chipped zim I have neither the tools nor skillset to do it at this time. I'll be sticking with OOB for this one. That includes the tracks. While I hate the DS tracks I just cannot see myself getting aftermarket tracks after paying $60 cdn for the kit.

Denis

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the doog

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January 2007

Posted by the doog on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:51 PM

Lookig great, Denis! Are you going to try to chip any of that zimmerit? I did it to a King Tiger pre-zimmed kit--you can read about it here, if you're interestied. It adds a little life to the kit!

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Shame about those dumb tracks! I hate rubber band tracks! Remember that you can also get indy link tracks from Dragin--for additinal cost, of course, but they definitely would be better than dealing with that nonsense again!

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lexesbenz

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December 2005
From: Syracuse, NY

Posted by lexesbenz on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:51 PM

Thanks!!

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RMC_Birdgunner

Member since
January 2008
From: Bagotville, Quebec, Canada Eh!

Posted by RMC_Birdgunner on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 4:03 PM

ps1scw wrote:
Can you please explain how you shortened the tracks and by how many links? What was used to reattach the end piece.

Sure!

I shortened the tracks by one link and did it at the connecting ends. Since the DS tracks connect over 3 to 4 links this was possible without the need to modify the way to attach.

I have to credit Tiger1.info for aiding in this. Learn more at http://tiger1.info/models/products/DR6406.html

Cheers,

Denis

"Public opinion wins wars." - Dwight D Eisenhower to Monty, Sept. 1944.

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ps1scw

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June 2006
From: Michigan

Posted by ps1scw on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 3:22 PM

Can you please explain how you shortened the tracks and by how many links? What was used to reattach the end piece.

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RMC_Birdgunner

Member since
January 2008
From: Bagotville, Quebec, Canada Eh!

Posted by RMC_Birdgunner on Sunday, January 11, 2009 4:27 PM

Huxy- Thanks for the feedback. My only previous experience with PE was for a 5-point racing harness for a custom dragster.

David- Thanks for the link and corrections. I came across that site while getting ready to build.

WBill76- Thanks. I hope to work on the kit at a good pace.

Tigerman- As far as I know the only issue with the DS track length is with the small idler wheel. Since kit #6404 goves the option of a large or small idler I guess the tracks would be ok with the larger one. However, from what I understand that is not accurate for the Late/Final Tiger I. Even though this is only my third tank and first Tiger, I do not like working with one piece tracks and would have preffered Magic Track to at least be an option for the price of the kit. Dragon's upcoming Jadgpanther Late is supposed to come with Magic Tracks so I hope that is a sing that Dragon will start to go away from the DS tracks.

Thanks again for the comments. I have been tinkering at the Hull MG and Jack and will post updates soon.

Denis

"Public opinion wins wars." - Dwight D Eisenhower to Monty, Sept. 1944.

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, January 11, 2009 3:34 PM

lexesbenz wrote:
WHat does DS mean? were they individual track supplied with the kit?

DS stands for Dragon Styrene, a sort of vinyl track that takes paint well and can be glued together. No, that kit does not come with indies. This has peeved off most of the armor enthusiasts.

Eric

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lexesbenz

Member since
December 2005
From: Syracuse, NY

Posted by lexesbenz on Sunday, January 11, 2009 3:01 PM

WHat does DS mean? were they individual track supplied with the kit?

The flying hamster of doom rains coconuts on your pitiful city!!!!

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Sunday, January 11, 2009 1:21 PM

Looks very nice so far. Is there an issue with kit #6406 with the DS tracks also?

Eric

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Sunday, January 11, 2009 12:19 PM

Off to a good start Denis! Look forward to seeing more progress...and you're not alone in reporting issues with the DS tracks and their length.

BP Models

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Byrden

Member since
January 2008
From: Austria

Posted by Byrden on Sunday, January 11, 2009 10:29 AM

This page may be helpful: http://tiger1.info/models/products/DR6406.html

Also, you should remove the zimmerit on the turret side where you will be gluing part E26 / E28.

Also, Dragon have mixed up the part numbers of the two muzzle brakes.

David

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Huxy

Member since
April 2008
From: Kristiansund, Norway

Posted by Huxy on Sunday, January 11, 2009 10:23 AM

Looks great! Nice metalwork on those coolingfans!

I'm watching with interest Smile [:)]

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RMC_Birdgunner

Member since
January 2008
From: Bagotville, Quebec, Canada Eh!

WIP - Tiger I Late w/Zimmerit by Dragon (Update: 16 Feb 2011)

Posted by RMC_Birdgunner on Sunday, January 11, 2009 10:08 AM

Well with my christmas cash I went to the LHS and got myself the new Tiger I Late w/Zimmerit. Looks like a really nice kit and suits me since I have no experience with zimmerit. I previously bought the Tiger I Late 3 in 1 and plan to use the decals from that kit to model the schwere Panzer-Abteilung 505. My only criticism I have with the zimm kit is that it cost $15.00 more than the 3 in 1 and used many of the same parts. Anyway I digress.

Here is the kit:

So far I got the lower hull and suspension done. The only issue I have is with the DS tracks. Eventhough they are well detailed they had to be shortened in order to fit. I have them on to train them. Something I have not done before. How long are they supposed to stay on to keep their shape?I have also opted to leave off the exhaust and exhaust shields to help with the painting process and will put them on before applying the camo pattern.