milliput and zim

[streetfighterjeff]

going to try milliput for my zim as the filler idea hasn't worked. question is as i dislike milliput( i've never been able to mix it without getting covered in it for some reason so i've always shyied away from it) should i make a paper template of the are i want to milliput and then cut the putty to match the shape, or, just roll a sheet stick it on and then trim it? i hate milliput as much as i hate zim , but the KT needs it so it has to be done.
jeff

[STEINER]

First score the sides of the hull to help the MP adhere to it. Mix your milliput. Get some talcum powder and sprinkle it on a hard surface. Next, get a rolling pin and sprinkle the RP with talcum powder ( This is just like the method for rolling out pastry ) Next roll the milliput out flat, for my Tiger and Wirbelwind I made up card board templates of the Hull sides that I intended to cover. I then cut around the templates, or you can use a steel rule after measuring the sides. Next with a wet modeling brush clean off any powder that is left on the underside of the MP section that you are goingto apply. After wards leave about 5 mins, get a screw driver or any tool you think will do the job and press it into the MP to give the zim effect. If it sticks. wet the SD. This method I think, gives you more control then trying to spred the MP out over the panel to be covered.

[STEINER]

Here is a couple of pics

[littletankman]

Here is my attempt . I always use milliput.


Pz.IV based Ostwind.


Stug III Ausf.G waffle pattern zimerit

[STEINER]

Thats a great job with the waffle effect Andy. You made that tool yourself, carved out of wood correct.

[littletankman]

Thanks Steiner , yours is very good to . Yeah a length of hard wood , I just cut slots in the end both ways to form the design .

Andy

[streetfighterjeff]

cheers stiener, always steered away from milliput as ive never been able to do it right. and little tank man the waffle pattern looks awesome. got to be done on the KT. going to go with templates. at least i can do them with the bad hand and have everything ready. hopefully after thursday when the stiches come out i can play again. lol

[littletankman]

Hi mate hope your hands getting better . You don't mean put waffle on your Kt ? They didn't use that style on them . Will look forward to seeing you KT finished it seems an endless job zimereting them, Ive zimerited my KT .

Andy

[streetfighterjeff]

no, no meant the zim. lol wouldnt have the waffle pattern. lol using the hand more now so i can hold a pencil no problem. make some templates of everywhere for zim today me thinks.
jeff

[STEINER]

Remember to score the panel sides or the MP will not adhere or stop in place over time.