Which putty to use for zimmerit?

You can use Milliput or Humbrol filler and use screwdrivers for the texture. There are also zimmerit tools on the market. Some folks use automotive putty also.

What is zimmerit coating?

Zimmerit was a paste-like coating used on mid- and late-war German armored fighting vehicles during World War II. Zimmerit was often left off late-war vehicles due to the unfounded concern that it could catch fire when hit. It was developed by the German company Chemische Werke Zimmer & Co (Berlin).

Did all King Tigers have zimmerit?

There’s dated images of King Tigers built before September 1944 being used in very early 1945 with perfectly intact zimmerit. Again, looking at 503 which was the main unit to use them, they all had zimmerit and photos show that all their tanks during that era had it.

How long does Mr Putty take to dry?

It requires an overnight drying time, it reacts well to sanding. It’s properties make it compatible with Mr Surfacer, so if you notice some pits before painting, Mr Dissolved Putty can be used on top of Mr.

When was zimmerit discontinued?

September 1944
Flammability. Zimmerit was applied at the factory from August 1943 onwards, and could also be applied by units in the field. Its use was discontinued in September 1944 because of rumours that it could be set on fire by shell impacts. This was tested and officially disproved.

How long does it take to cure Zimmerit putty?

Spread to a thickness of around 0.5mm, the putty is left to cure a little, (around 45-90 minutes depending upon your local atmospherics!) when you fell that a ‘workable’ soft yet firm surface has been achieved, you can start imprinting the pattern. For this aspect of the turret, I used a 3mm flat headed screwdriver.

What’s the best way to make a Zimmerit?

Take you time on this as, the pattern is generally uniform, with some narrower vertical columns where an obstacle has been encountered, or a correction in the angle slightly, to keep the rows fairly straight to the vertical aspects. 1: Pea sized lumps of putty applied. 2: Roughly applied with thumb and fingers!

How does the Zimmerit Tiger Ausf B work?

Now instantly moving onto the rear hull plate, I have decided that after looking at images of Zimmerited Tiger Ausf B’s, a varied application of patterns can be seen, ‘gear rolled’ on the larger un-obstructed areas, and ‘spatula’ raised ridges around the access panels and obstructions.

Is the trumpeter tool as good as the putty?

The Trumpeter tool is just as good as any other method and better in certain cases because it fits into tight areas. Most modellers use a putty as zimmerit but I still do it the old fashion and easiest way to me by using spackle mixed with plaster. Working as expected and it is easy to assemble.