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Tamiya Zimm/ DML Tiger
popaddy
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New York, United States
Joined: March 02, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 03:15 PM UTC
There was a threadhere recently about using Cavalier Zimm for a Tamiya tiger and sing it on a DML Tiger. I believe it was successful on the lower hull and now I can't find the thread. Are there any updates recently?
What is the zimm kit available, Atak or Aber?
Donald99
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Hong Kong S.A.R. / 繁體
Joined: July 06, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 03:44 PM UTC
Atak is the only one so far who has produced a zimmerit set specifically for the DML late Tiger as far as I am aware.

Still waiting for a Cavalier set myself, if they ever going to produce one.
neilc
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Posted: Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 07:43 PM UTC
I've just finished using the Tamiya Late Cavalier Zim on the Dragon Late 3-1 Tiger.

Very minor discrepencies in fitting, the only problem I had was that the gun mantlet (?) was not hollow so the Dragon barrel wouldn't go through - I had to cut the barrel down with a hacksaw.

I can definitely recommend the Cavalier Tamiya Late Tiger zim for the Dragon.
Tigerbait
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Posted: Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 08:12 PM UTC
I used the Cav Zim on my late Tiger from DML. Had to do some cutting here and there but a good fit overall. And yes the mantlet is solid but I drilled out the mantlet instead of cutting the barrel. I drilled and small "pilot " hole first then drilled it out.



lamours84
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Joined: February 18, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 02:23 AM UTC
Whats up Ryne, whent to my local hobby shop today & picked up cavalier new zimmerit for dragons late production tiger 1, owner said it just came out. On my way home I remember reading your post, I know its been awhile but I thought I'll give you a heads up, hope its not to late
cach7
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Posted: Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 02:46 AM UTC
Thats cool ! I've been waiting like everyone else for it to come out. Good to know thanks.
popaddy
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Posted: Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 04:40 AM UTC
Thanks for the tip! You didn't think I was building just one of those did ya'? First one needs fruils.
blaster76
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Posted: Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 05:03 AM UTC
As my buddy "Rebelsoldier" says...."COOL BEANS!!!!"

Another guy in the club SSGCarlson sells it at a discount. I contacted him and he is expecting several sets of this in a couple of days. You might want to get ahold of him and reserve yours. I called the first set (well actually the second as the first set is his). He has an ebay store and sells the Cavalier for $15.50 a $4 savings
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