discussion Spots on the Internet 2020

[Tim Marlow]

I think that’s just the appliqué zimmerit Ron.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Just had a look at the Def models site and it appears that the Zim is a resin coated decal.

 

[KarlW]

Does no one use a heated screwdriver to do Zim anymore?

 

[Dave Ward]

I note on the box art, the Elefant is resin, not plastic. Surely not the whole kit?

If it is, that's me out of the running!

I think it means that the applique Zimmerit is resin!
Dave

 

[Jim F]

The Elefant comes with a full interior, regards Jim

 

[spanner570]

Thanks chaps. I reasoned it couldn't possibly the whole kit.

Being ignorant on such matters, I just thought I'd seek confirmation...

Does no one use a heated screwdriver to do Zim anymore?

Karl, on S.M. we use all sorts of ways to produce our own Zim. Don't we chaps?
No one would dare actually buy the 'Stick On' nonsense...
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[Allen Dewire]

DEF Models is a Korean based company that makes aftermarket resin tire sets, resin figures, PE, alu barrels and their Zimmerit is made as a decal and not like Attack's Zimmerit of thin resin. Cut it out, pop into warm water and apply it to the vehicle like you would a decal. It actually doesn't look to bad when it's painted and weathered.

Prost
Allen

 

[Guest]

their Zimmerit is made as a decal and not like Attack's Zimmerit of thin resin. Cut it out, pop into warm water and apply it to the vehicle like you would a decal

I wonder if it sticks well. I had not-so-great experiences with Archer’s casting numbers in that regard when I applied the decal sheets to bare plastic.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Jakko, it sticks very well, but you have to be careful to avoid it folding over on itself. You'll never get it apart again. The glue sticks and don't ask how I know...........

 

[AlanG]

Anyway....... back on topic

 

[Dave Ward]

On the AFV Club Facebook page:


On the ICM Facebook page boxart for upcoming releases

Previously released separately.

To follow on their Confederate infantry...................
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

From Humbrol - their new dropper bottle Acrylics - 81 colours rrp £1.79 for 14ml

Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

On the MiniArt Website - 'model in progress'

Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Zvezda Facebook page boxart for ' full new kit from our company and its not far from release! '

C130H in 1/72

On the AFV Club Facebook page - no further info


And, on the MiniArt Facebook page, website & emailshot ' coming soon '

Apart from the advertising signs, I wonder what the difference is from the previous release?
Dave

 

[Guest]

That Patriot launcher kit is odd: “Plastic parts by Trumpeter” and “Including 4 sets resin pipeline”. It makes me wonder what AFV Club added to the Trumpeter kit (just the “brand new PE part”?), exactly, and what that pipeline is supposed to be. My first thought was a mistranslation of the Chinese for “missile” but a quick search on Wikipedia followed by using Google Translate seems to rule that out.

 

[Dave Ward]

AFV Club are not exactly the best when it comes to advertising their products! - I've given up on their website.............
Dave

 

[Gern]

That Patriot launcher kit is odd: “Plastic parts by Trumpeter” and “Including 4 sets resin pipeline”. It makes me wonder what AFV Club added to the Trumpeter kit (just the “brand new PE part”?), exactly, and what that pipeline is supposed to be. My first thought was a mistranslation of the Chinese for “missile” but a quick search on Wikipedia followed by using Google Translate seems to rule that out.

Hydraulic lines maybe?

 

[Dave Ward]

The answer to the AFV Club question posed above - from their Facebook page:


On the Kinetic models Facebook page -" 1/48 Harrier GR1/GR3 Starting counting .... see if you in 60 days. This includes GR1/GR3 for RAF and 6 decals options. "

Dave

 

[Guest]

Ah, OK, it makes sense now Thanks!

 

[Dave Ward]

From the MiniArt Facebook page, website & emailshot - 'coming soon'

Dave