Martin's Elefant

Martin Hofmann · Post by **Martin Hofmann** » Mon Oct 05, 2020 4:33 pm

Hi Simon,
the Zimmerit around the cone head bolts are also very tricky

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Mon Oct 05, 2020 8:06 pm

Martin,
Excellent work on the zimmerit. I think milliput makes the best zimm, but not the easiest stuff to work with. Looking great!
B

Martin Hofmann · Post by **Martin Hofmann** » Tue Oct 20, 2020 4:51 pm

Hi Bob,
Thanks - you are absolut right - Milliput makes the best Zimmerit.
Here some more impressions of that with some welding seams.

Martin Hofmann · Post by **Martin Hofmann** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:47 pm

The mud scrapers are welded onto the hull.
And the Zimmerit is also done on the other side....

Martin Hofmann · Post by **Martin Hofmann** » Fri Nov 06, 2020 4:21 pm

Now all Zimmerit is done on the rear side.
A little bit weathering and some exhaust soot on the underside of the track plate.

Martin Hofmann · Post by **Martin Hofmann** » Tue Nov 17, 2020 5:11 pm

During mounting of the covers for the sprockets i saw, that the cone head bolts are a little short. Only 1mm longer as the thickness of the cover - after mounting the safety tab washer. So i decided to short the bolts about 3mm and use a distance bolt with inner and outer diameter of M3. Also i countersunk the covers with dia of 6mm to hidden the brass bolts. So it will be no problem to screw the cover onto the sprockets.

Martin Hofmann · Post by **Martin Hofmann** » Mon Nov 23, 2020 5:07 pm

Now it is time to make a construct for the batteries and the loud speakers.
Therefor i cut some steel bars and L's for welding a frame mounting on the lower side walls.

Martin Hofmann · Post by **Martin Hofmann** » Fri Nov 27, 2020 3:09 pm

After mounting the battery frame it looks like this.
The front part is ready for Zimmerit, the diamond plates are bonded and the holders are screwed on.

Christoffer Ahlfors · Post by **Christoffer Ahlfors** » Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:45 pm

Perfection as usual!

Martin Hofmann · Post by **Martin Hofmann** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:54 pm

Hi Chris,
thanks for the nice words. Now the Zimmerit is done onto the front.
I couldn't help, but i modelled the same welds for the jacks like Steve, remaining to the Ferdinand before.
Also seen at the Bovington Elefant

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:03 pm

SUPERB ! Regards simon.

Martin Hofmann · Post by **Martin Hofmann** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:06 pm

Hi Simon,
many many thanks for your nice word: SUPERB

now i was adding some small screws at the diamond plates. After the first coat of paint, the Elefant looks completely different.

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:09 pm

First class job on the details and zimm. Looks real 1:1. Very nice!
Bob

Martin Hofmann · Post by **Martin Hofmann** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:12 pm

Hi Bob,
thanks for the kind words.
Now it is time to mount the swing arms and all the road wheels.
Of course you shouldn't forget the grease nipples

Martin Hofmann · Post by **Martin Hofmann** » Fri Dec 18, 2020 5:02 pm

After weathering the road wheels are looking very "used".
Now i start with the fighting and motor room.

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