Zimmerit

Steve Norris · Post by **Steve Norris** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:37 pm

Well i am almost to the point where i am going to add the dreaded Zimmerit, Whats the best method and material to use ?
Thanks
Steve

clive Lockwood · Post by **clive Lockwood** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:37 pm

Ask Paul morris, he;s the expert on zim.

Paul Morris · Post by **Paul Morris** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:30 am

Hello Steve.
Drop me a mail or message on here and we can have a chat other than that if you don't fancy having a go yourself i can do it for you. Cheers Paul.

pjtigerman@aol.com Paul's tank workshop.

Clive.
Cheers

Holger Hoffmann · Post by **Holger Hoffmann** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:55 am

Hi,Steve

I use fine Car filler.

regards
Holger

leesellars · Post by **leesellars** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 9:44 am

Hello Chaps

I use milliputt red. Just work on one area at a time.

Lee

Richie Wignall · Post by **Richie Wignall** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:28 am

Hi Paul m

Dont for get the before and after pisc on the tiger you are doing.

Pictures say it all

Steve, mixe up on the stuart

, now sorted.

Richie

Fabrice Le Roux · Post by **Fabrice Le Roux** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:54 pm

Hi Paul,
Did some experiments last time the topic came up. Tried various wood fillers, as they are cheap are easy to get hold of. Top result from Ronseal multi-purpose Wood Filler (light antique pine/medium oak colour). You can get a small pot from B+Q to practice with. It has a slight texture when dry just like the real thing. Pleasant to work with and easy to clean off tools, hands etc. The Cuprinol wood filler does not do the job so don't pick it up by mistake!
cheers, Fabrice

Paul Morris · Post by **Paul Morris** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 4:13 pm

Hi Fellas.
Just thought i would put a couple of pics on here of the latest model i have done that needed a coat of zimmerit, this is my usual method with Milliput i just use the standard type.
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Fredrik Jorgensen · Post by **Fredrik Jorgensen** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 4:37 pm

Awesome!!!
I really like it!!
Just weather the tracks down with mud and stuff and man, thats a nice Wittman replica..
To bad you have to blow it up like the real deal

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Remeber the pics hehe.
No seriousely i especially love the chipped zim and ze bullet holes in it.

Freddie

Kent Wiik · Post by **Kent Wiik** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 4:51 pm

Hi Paul,

Echo Freddie that is beautiful made zimmerit - well done!.
What tools did you use?

Just one thing my keen eyes spotted...

The zimmerit on the turret sides on Late production Tiger I had a different structure compared with the hull and mantle zimm.
The ridges are more flat so to speak.
The difference is well visible in this photo:

More of the Turret zimmerit can be read here:

http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op= ... 182&page=1

And yes, Late Tigers can be seen with replacement turrets of earlier age with the same zimmerit-structure as on the hull.
Not sure #007 had that.

Anyhow â€“ very good looking Tiger you have there!
Kent

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 5:41 pm

I use milliput standard for my zimmerit on the Panther. It is super tough stuff. Relatively easy to work. It doesn't seem to chip off easily.

Great job on the 007 Tiger Paul. I really like what you did on the PZ4 too.
Bob

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:18 am

Hi Paul

NICE!

regards
Tim