Operation Tamy T1 face lift

[Burger_Patrol1]

Dear Mr. Burger Patrol, ist the size of the blocks for the fenders similar to those for the exhaust covers?

Hey Soeren,
I'm not 100% sure on the real Tiger tank, although from photos they look very close in size. As far as the kits for the RC T1, these are from two separate kits. The Rear blocks are from Aber photo etch and needed to be bent into shape.

Photo Etch blocks before bending

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Photo Etch block after bending for rear exhaust

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The side blocks are solid turn brass from Areo-mate, that actually take a miniature bolt to hold side mud guards on.

Aero-Mate solid brass mounting blocks

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Aero-Mate mounting blocks with mini threaded bolt

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I measured them both and they are very close in size.
Rear Exhaust shield PE blocks were 2.1mm

Hope this helps

Rear Exhaust PE Blocks 2.1mm

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Aero-Mate solid brass side blocks were also 2.1mm

[Soeren]

Thank you very much.
That is what I was looking for. I have these aeromate pieces and thought I could use them for the exhaust covers as well to make em a little more detailed. As I didn't plan to buy the Aber set and maybe leave one off, as I like the look of the armored exhaust pod covers to, that would otherwise be completely hidden.

[Burger_Patrol1]

Thank you very much.
That is what I was looking for. I have these aeromate pieces and thought I could use them for the exhaust covers as well to make em a little more detailed. As I didn't plan to buy the Aber set and maybe leave one off, as I like the look of the armored exhaust pod covers to, that would otherwise be completely hidden.

Hi Soeren,
Yes I agree with you, I think they would add really nice detail to the rear hull with a exhaust shroud missing to show the mounting blocks. I love implementing diversity in a build so the viewer won't get bored. Are you posting some of your build? I would like to see the pics. Good luck and happy tanking

[Soeren]

Your input on that was very helpfull. My progress is over at my thread. Added a bit to the backplate and primed the exhaust sections. ATM I am also working on the jack.

[Burger_Patrol1]

Your input on that was very helpfull. My progress is over at my thread. Added a bit to the backplate and primed the exhaust sections. ATM I am also working on the jack.

Hi Soeren,
Following your thread too looking good man!!

[Burger_Patrol1]

My plan was to finish up lower hull Zimmerit this week, and work on a little mechanical by installing the power plant, but I ran into an issue with the power plant install. For some reason the transmission and motors would not fit correctly. So I have to figure out what the issue is, but in the mean time I did some more detailing.

FILLING IN BARE SPOTS IN ZIMMERIT WITH PUTTY AND SHAPED.

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FILLED IN AREAS AROUND MUDGUARDS

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FILLED IN AROUND SOME OF THE MOUNTING BLOCKS

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MADE ZIMMERIT CONNECT BEHIND WHERE STARTER ADAPTER WILL BE MOUNTED

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PUT MY TRACK RECOVERY CABLE MOUNTS IN THE BURNISHING FLUID

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[Burger_Patrol1]

DREMEL TOOLED OUT SOME EMEMY FIRE DAMAGE

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MORE ENEMY FIRE DAMAGE ON REAR PLATE

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TRACK RECOVERY MOUNTS HAD OVER NIGHT SOAK IN BURNISHING FLUID

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FITTING AND MARKING DAMGE ON STARBOARD SIDE ZIMMERIT

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SAME THING ON PORT SIDE

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DAMAGE APPLIED TO PORT SIDE ZIMMERIT

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SAME ON STARBOARD SIDE

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[Burger_Patrol1]

BENDING FIRST WIRE FOR REAR AND SIDE LASHING TIE DOWN POINTS

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ALL LASHING TIE DOWNS FABBED AND READY FOR A DIP

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AFTER BURNISHING

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POPPING HOLES IN MOUNTING PLATES FOR WIRE LASHINGS TIE DOWN POINTS

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FIRST ONE INSTALLED

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EXCESS WIRE ON INTERIOR HULL WILL BE BENT DOWN LATER AFTER CA GLUE SETS UP GOOD

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[Soeren]

Great update . What did you use for the Zim repair? And what wire size is it for the tie down loops?

[HERMAN BIX]

Damn thats nice..............