Zimmerit question

Bronto

Kentucky Colonel:

I'm starting a Tiger with molded on Zimmerit and it will be the first time I've build one.

My question is how do I go about "damanging" the Zimmerit to make it look real? What have you all used that worked?

Thanks!!!

 

Just use a flat blade and scrape away the molded zimmerit so represent the flat metal underneath.

That's what I was thinking but wasn't sure.

Kentucky Colonel

I'm starting a Tiger with molded on Zimmerit and it will be the first time I've build one.

My question is how do I go about "damanging" the Zimmerit to make it look real? What have you all used that worked?

Thanks!!!

Just use a flat blade and scrape away the molded zimmerit so represent the flat metal underneath.

Good stuff Andy

I used putty on my Pz IV Ausf H... 3M Glazing Putty from auto shop.   I liked the damages on fenders shown in the picture below...

I used paint tapes...

Result...

That may work for you if you are going for large sized damages. Hope this helps...

In the past, I have made Zimmerit from both Apoxy Sculpt and Miliput... Generally both are fairly easy to add damage to after the fact. If I am planning to leave a large area flaked off I usually do that before it's set. I like the effect of chipping off the dried putty though, it gives the same residue "effect" of the real thing. Aves Apoxy Scupt is my favorite because it dries to a similar color as 1:1 zim so small arms damage and such can be done after painting the camouflage colors without the need to paint every little speck of damage.

As far as specific tools... well any thing that works really. I find that a motor tool on low speed does good for small arms fire damage. I generally use a flat chisel exacto blade to remove large sections because I can get under it and pry without doing too much damage to the plastic underneath.

Use what works for you mate.

I've heard you can file or sand it down. Take some rough sandpaper and go to town.