DaveJL Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hello all, I'm looking to get a 1/35 Tamiya Tiger for a future diorama plan, but I'd like to add Zimmerit to it. I've looked at the Eduard etch and it doesn't appeal to me so does anyone know where to get resin Zimmerit for the kit? I'm looking to get either a mid or late production model. Or should I just spend a bit more and get a Dragon kit? Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 How about the resin offerings from Atak? I haven't tried them myself (but do have a set for the Jagdpanzer IV). I've seen quite a few modelers have positives comments on them. Cavalier is another company that makes resin zimmerit, though not sure how ready available they are. regards, Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks Jack. Where would be the best place to get it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I purchased mine from a Polish hobby shop, JadarHobby: http://www.jadarhobby.pl/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=1&inc_subcat=1&keywords=atak%20tiger&sort=2a There's always evil bay, shop and compare as they say. regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Already tried ebay so i'll give that shop a go. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubster72 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The Dragon late production Tiger I with zimmerit is probably the best kit on the market - metal barrel, lots of pe, magic tracks & Wonderland Models are selling it for £40! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 How about the resin offerings from Atak? I haven't tried them myself (but do have a set for the Jagdpanzer IV). I've seen quite a few modelers have positives comments on them. Cavalier is another company that makes resin zimmerit, though not sure how ready available they are. regards, Jack I've used Atak's resin Zimmerit, and it is a joy to use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmydel Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I've used the Cavalier stuff in the past. It's very similar to the Atak which I believe is more readily avaliable these days. It works well and is fairly easy to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 The Dragon late production Tiger I with zimmerit is probably the best kit on the market - metal barrel, lots of pe, magic tracks & Wonderland Models are selling it for £40! Had a look there and it says it's for pre-order....does that mean it's out of stock? £40 might be too good to turn down! I've used Atak's resin Zimmerit, and it is a joy to use! Looks good and it's only £18 or so posted from Poland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Optionally there's always Mr.Surfacer and the Trumpeter zimmerit stamps and rollers? http://airfixtributeforum.myfastforum.org/Trumpeter_Tools_for_Zimmerit_Coat_09916_about36644.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) Tamiya do their own zimmerit product in the form of self adhesive sticker sheet. It's transparent which allows you to still fit external bits in the correct place. This is the zimmermit on a dragon late tiger. Edited October 31, 2014 by Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Optionally there's always Mr.Surfacer and the Trumpeter zimmerit stamps and rollers? http://airfixtributeforum.myfastforum.org/Trumpeter_Tools_for_Zimmerit_Coat_09916_about36644.html Wouldn't have the skills or patience for that... Tamiya do their own zimmerit product in the form of self adhesive sticker sheet. It's transparent which allows you to still fit external bits in the correct place. This is the zimmermit on a dragon late tiger. That Dragon kit sure looks good. I can't imagine the Tamiya sheets having that much depth in detail as a resin set or the Dragon kit would provide? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Wouldn't have the skills or patience for that... That Dragon kit sure looks good. I can't imagine the Tamiya sheets having that much depth in detail as a resin set or the Dragon kit would provide? Dave Thanks Dave, i have had this kit in my stash for a while, now Dragon do a hole range of zimmermit covered kits. I was looking at a resin set for this kit, but couldn't find one for a command variant, so gave this product ago I don't know if the photos do it that much justice? The zimmermit is raised to a reasnable depth so when painted it gives the zimmermit effect. And it was fairly cheap, so if you do mess it up you can peel it off and start again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Thanks I'll take a look at it. I do like the look of the Dragon kit though... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubster72 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Had a look there and it says it's for pre-order....does that mean it's out of stock? £40 might be too good to turn down! It's available from tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Thanks I'll take a look at it. I do like the look of the Dragon kit though... Dave Dave,I've built a couple of dragon tigers now, they go together really well. And look stunning, and now with a kit with zimmermit already applyed your quids in. The tracks for my latest project are the AFV track link set, those are the transport tracks I've built the normal tracks also from AFV club and are equally as good. I'm a bit of a dragon junkie myself, and will recommend them to anyone. Both my tigers are in the dio section. Ozzy Edited November 1, 2014 by Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Thanks Ozzy. Think I'll go for the Dragon kit...just need a commander figure Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Ordered the Dragon kit from Wonderland...only to get an email to say it's not in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I used milliput and the AFV club roller. Looks great, the only trouble is the turret which has the same style as the hull whereas it was done with a heavier roller on most Tigers. I think it gives a better result than the Dragon moulded Zimmerit. Certainly my Tamiya Panthers done using this method look better than the Dragon Panther G with the moulded zimm. Unfortunately I haven't any photos. It's not as hard as it looks really. It took nearly as long to mask the scheme for a Hetzer as it took to zimmerit a Tiger, and you get the sense of satisfaction every time you do one part, unlike masking! The only tricky part is the mantlet, do one half, let it dry then do the other. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Certainly an option, but i think if I were to plump for a Tamiya kit, i'd get the Atak resin. Fingers crossed that Wonderland will get the Dragon kit back in stock soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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