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Re: Blimps Tiger 1 synopsis.

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 3:22 am
by MrChef
All the cool goodies done right :thumbup:

Where did you source the correct "C" hooks? I haven't had good luck finding good ones.And that Jack is nifty too. Where is that from? I currently cannibalize different jacks to get what I want then fab mounting brackets but I'm never 100% satisfied.

Your DIY zimmerit is most impressive!

Centering the turret not only looks better but I'm sure made the addition of the turret ring easier than what I went through.

I did work up a crank starter handle but haven't gotten around to mounting it yet. Your tools look great as well.

Your whole Tiger is a great accomplishment as well as motivational material for a Tigerholic like myself.

Cheers to a job well done!

Re: Blimps Tiger 1 synopsis.

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 4:37 am
by blimp
:crazy: Whoa , steady on chaps .
O.K. first the HB 1/16 Zimmerit tool , no joy yet , all the others seem to be for smaller scales , but AFV club do roller types - in several styles -
https://www.afvmodeller.com/product/161 ... oller-set/
Second , the jack is included in the Voyager PE 16009 set ( You still have to make a few parts from styrene , - the body , foot and crank handle , I also added a wire lifting handle ( There was only one on late version apparently , the Voyager instructions say two - the set is 'Mid' )
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Thirdly -The Hobby Boss Zim tool
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The big C hooks I found ages ago , Sorry , I forgot where , My 'ol brain .I'll try to find where from ( A German vendor ?.)
Good luck fellas :thumbup: B.

Re: Blimps Tiger 1 synopsis.

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 7:58 am
by jarndice
I got my C Hooks from www.forgebeartanks.com