Sov's Tiger Build

[billpe]

What sort of iron did you use the solder paint with?

[SovereignZuul]

What sort of iron did you use the solder paint with?

The torch at the beginning of page three. Instead of using the pointed soldering tip I just used the lit torch directly and slowly brought it closer to the brass until it was enough direct heat to melt the solder.

Blimp's suggestion has forever transformed how I will work on brass pieces forever. It's so much easier, cleaner and even faster than using traditional soldering. The solder paint transforms before your eyes from a slimy grey muck into the beautiful shine of melted solder at a controllable low heat.

Don't be misled by the messy soldering either, that's on me for not being the best at it yet. It also looks much cleaner than my picture now. Once you wash off the burned flux with hot water an an old toothbrush it's much better looking. Always wash off your flux asap, it will corrode the metal in no time. I didn't realize this at first, but fortunately caught it before damage was done.


Going by this super HD pic you can zoom into the fender and see the rivets don't stick up nearly as much as mine. If I wanted I could sand/file the rivets a bit flatter to match. I'll think about that for the future, we shall see. Probably a fine sandpaper, a file might be too rough on such tiny rivets.
http://harveyblackauthor.org/2012/07/01 ... special-2/
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That picture also makes me feel more comfortable about the messy soldering on my side track guards. Zoom in and look at that weld on them, matches my soldering on most of the guards pretty well. The steel of the track guards is certainly thicker than I thought in the real world!

The following shots of the guard flipped up and the rear guard inspired me to do something special with the hinges....
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Shawn, you're right, I wouldn't trade this for a Tamiya at this point for any reason! The satisfaction of knowing it's my build, to my standards is worth much more to me.

[billpe]

I'm going to have to give that a try. Thanks.

[Markocaster]

Fantastic job love the tools

[Augustus1967]

Yes Indeed!

I'm enjoying Your Tiger Build Immensely...
Thank You for posting your Progress.
And the Great Links...

Regards from Spring, Texas,

-gus

[HERMAN BIX]

"Shawn, you're right, I wouldn't trade this for a Tamiya at this point for any reason! The satisfaction of knowing it's my build, to my standards is worth much more to me."

Tell you what mate, its worth that to us as well i'm sure, & I'm happy to 'hats-off' to you for it.
Those tool handles are extraordinary for me.............................no joke, you should market them.

[SovereignZuul]

no joke, you should market them.

I've got at least 5 years worth of modeling stuff to get to already tucked away in storage, multiple RC planes, another hobby I need to re-learn from being a 15 year old kid into it, and most of all my Armortek 222 awaiting attention once the Tiger is done. Even if I wasn't so back up with modeling projects I've got so many other things... Couldn't be worth my time, but if someone really wanted one special I suppose I could make it. Then I get into fear of wondering if the work is good enough to sell...

[HERMAN BIX]

Let me do the marketing................................

do YOU have the time, or patience to craft your own WOODEN handles for German AFV model building ?................
NO ?, Then you will LOVE this offer..................

For those that are too challenged or just plain talentless, SOVZUUL. COM has THE deal for YOU

Get YOUR own set of CUSTOM made genuine WOODEN handles for your German AFV model with a no-money back guarantee of quality and supply, because YOU cant do it yourself .

Sov Z has all the time, and ALL the patience to set you up with a set of handles you will enjoy for a lifetime.
If you order on line(like you have a choice) he will include free, thats right FREE advice on how to stop begging him for this product and how to just get your own finger out of your ##s and make them for yourself............

Send a non-encrypted P.M. to get your set, NOW

[jarndice]

Herman ever since you were appointed to the role of Public Relations Consultant to the Forum things have not been the same, I wonder if I might request you do not at any time in the future try helping me move forward in my commercial endevours. shaun

[tankmad]

That's some amount of detail you are putting on the Tiger keep up the good work.
Stevie