Good afternoon Tankers, so I have a few questions and some favors. The first question is about the ETO ZUH19 gear down for the Tamiya transmission, do I need a pinion gear puller and installer tool? If you have done this mod and you have pics of the installation would you be kind enough to post them. Also I had a post about the rotation unit on my Tiger and how to improve it. I searched the F.A.Q. section and found a post from KSOC about the know issues with the different kits. I remember seeing some pics on how to zip tie the rotation motor unit, but for the life of me, I can't find them now, I guess old age is setting in on this almost 50ish guy . I'm trying to get my tank in order so I can be ready for the next battle wkend in Danville, I think, JULY?

What I have to finish- touch-up the paint, install and do a little detailing on the exhaust system, decals, should I order a set of decals from ETO? what I don't want is decals that appear glossy after I do the clear coat, I would be unhappy with that , clear coat, need to get a battle unit, should I wait until I get to Danville and get one or order one now? Install the sprocket covers. Use a plastic primer on the tracks to help make sure the pins don't back out. I ordered a 8x9 0.125in sheet of teflon, going to dremel a piece that fits between the inside hull and the transmission housing, use like a rubber cement to hold it on the hull and seal the inside of the tank from the outside, and since it's teflon it has a VERY low friction coefficient and its self lubricating. Paint and install the machine gun, paint the inside hatches, fix the wiring(birds nest). Seems like I can knock that out in short order, BUT

As of Friday, I will be out of a job, with 50+ resumes already out. I have had 1 Interview with no contact since, a few over the phone conversations that have gone NOWHERE, and I'm trying to get my A+ cert to see if that will open up any doors, and still look and apply for jobs, take care of the house, dogs and such, I should have the tank ready? LOL! , but other thing are taking higher priority. Any words of encouragement, help, and\or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I sometime think that my questions are a rehash of earlier questions, and I'm not able to find them. I do try and post intelligent question or legitimate help. Thanks for spending the time to read my post and maybe even see some of you again in JULY? It was about a yr. ago I was down their with my best friend, meet DavBCool, Herman, and others. Just stayed that Saturday and I purchased a Tiger Tank while I was down their. Commander Bob even let me drive his Jagdpanter around. All of you where really nice, and I do hope to see you again.