Thanks to all for the feedback....
The "hot iron " zimmerit was applied with a $10.00 USD Radio Shack 15W soldering gun, using the smallest available conical tip. This was my second model using this technique. Basically, the zim application is as simple as a paint brush stroke, very easily done and has several advantages over the "cookie dough" and AM zimmerit.
First advantage, the ability to access the nooks and crannies with precision, the conical tip is as accurate as a sharpened No. 2 pencil.
Second advantage, pre molded holes and hull/turret features are not "covered", no masking is required, and assembly integrity is maintained.
Third advantage, cost. AM resin or PE isn't cheap so, draw your own conclusions here. I've tried AM and putty, they are fine, but I will never go back to them.
Practice on scrap plastic, and get your technique down. On this model it was a big help when I decided to "draw" the zim pattern to scale (3mm) on the hull and turret with a automatic pencil, this led to uniformity and keeping the vertical patterns ..well, vertical.
As for the figures they are standard DML armor crewmen, modified and finished with Tamiya and Gunze acrylics, with the exception of MM enamel "warm skin tone" which I feel is the best fleshtone on the market.
Finally, I wish I had mounted the bow gun, I'm getting a lot of questions around it. My reference pics showed it dismounted, maybe I 'll stick one in to satisfy the crowd.!
Thanks again for the feedback guys....on to the Pz lll!
Steve
