Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 4:02 pm
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Early Panther G #2 build
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Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 4:31 pm
Great looking Panther G! 2022 #2 Panther G? also highly detailed and accurate zimmerit coating work 
Best,
Jae-seung
Best,
Jae-seung
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 5:36 pm
Don't lose it if you take it outside...
Adrian.
Adrian.
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 6:37 pm
Thats look brilliant, please more pics!
Cheers,
Alex
Cheers,
Alex
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 7:01 pm
Superb build, looks fantastic quality zimmerit.
Hat's off how you done you build so quickly is massively impressive.
Hat's off how you done you build so quickly is massively impressive.
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 7:15 pm
Looking great Dave, well done.
Merry Christmas.
Bob
Merry Christmas.
Bob
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 8:03 pm
Yes his is a ‘22Jae-seung Roe wrote: ↑Mon Dec 26, 2022 4:31 pmGreat looking Panther G! 2022 #2 Panther G? also highly detailed and accurate zimmerit coating work
Best,
Jae-seung
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:16 am
yes this is the current release Panther, installing the option packs and battery now so I can close up the top deck and roof on turret-apply welds and camo ..Jae-seung Roe wrote: ↑Mon Dec 26, 2022 4:31 pmGreat looking Panther G! 2022 #2 Panther G? also highly detailed and accurate zimmerit coating work
Best,
Jae-seung
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 12:19 am
I will post more pics when I get the deck welds on.
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 8:24 am
What a lovely job and the Zimmerit is superb.
What have you used and what is your method?
What have you used and what is your method?
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 9:00 pm
This was my first attempt at Zim, I used wall tile grout mixed with a dilution of wood glue and water. Mix a bit firmer than tooth paste consistency and then applied with a drywall knife/putty knife. Used the set of zim tools from 6th Scale Icons FOA(which is not recommended anymore) to shape the rows in a vertical pattern. Small dowel rod with a dull point was used to then cut the horizontal and vertical rows. Don't extend yourself with area coverage as the material starts to cure in about 45 minutes. Once it has firmed to dry appearance knock down the rough rows and high points with sanding block.Malcolm.Plumb wrote: ↑Tue Dec 27, 2022 8:24 amWhat a lovely job and the Zimmerit is superb.
What you have used and what is your method?
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 9:23 pm
Great, Thanks.
Just for a matter of interest which of the two available size 6th Scale Icons Zimmerit tools did you use?
Any idea why they are not recommended?
Just for a matter of interest which of the two available size 6th Scale Icons Zimmerit tools did you use?
Any idea why they are not recommended?
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:21 pm
The tools are fine but FOA are no longer recommended as a supplier as they accept orders but never deliver, meaning people have to resort to CC companies, Paypal or the courts to get their money back.
Adrian.
Adrian.
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:36 pm
Thanks Adrian, nice to know.
I have requested a set from Armortek as mentioned in their custom Panther G build thread.
I think I'll just send them an email to see what the state of play is with them.
I have requested a set from Armortek as mentioned in their custom Panther G build thread.
I think I'll just send them an email to see what the state of play is with them.
Re: Early Panther G #2 build
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:48 pm
Don't forget Armortek are closed for Christmas, back on the 3rd January.
Adrian.
Adrian.