Video: How to Apply Zimmerit

[Jerry V]

I responded on how to apply zim' in another topic.  This might be posted elsewhere but figured I'd add it here for those interested.  Check out YouTube for this video from Salisbury Model Centre.

 

They use 'No More Nails' acrylic adhesive.  I have used it a few times - works great and easy to do.  It goes on like the real thing and looks very realistic.  This product is easy to find in North America and, I believe,  in Europe as well.

 

 

Edited October 30, 2016 by Jerry V

[adt70hk]

Great idea.  Thanks for sharing!!!

 

Andrew

[Jerry V]

Thx.  Zim' is one of those things that many modellers avoid like the plague.  This video breaks it down simply and is quite easy to do.  Honestly, best technique out there IMO.

[adt70hk]

Indeed it does.  I've seen a few including using wood filler but this seems the easiest yet.

 

Thanks again.

 

Andrew

[vindicareassassin]

1 hour ago, adt70hk said:

Indeed it does.  I've seen a few including using wood filler but this seems the easiest yet.

 

Thanks again.

 

Andrew

 

My mate did this on his Tiger I a couple of months ago, looked really effective, and if your careful its easy enough to add in battle damage too, the drama you may have is finding something small enough to use as a tool for braille scale.... Junior hack saw blade maybe??.... Perhaps a razor saw even??

 

ATB

 

Sean

[spruecutter96]

An excellent video about a tricky subject! I have a Hobbyboss 1/16th scale Tiger 1 that this technique would work a treat on. I've have been wondering about how to do the Zim' on it for a while now. 

 

Thanks very much for sharing with us. 

 

Cheers.

 

Chris. 

[adt70hk]

3 hours ago, vindicareassassin said:

 

My mate did this on his Tiger I a couple of months ago, looked really effective, and if your careful its easy enough to add in battle damage too, the drama you may have is finding something small enough to use as a tool for braille scale.... Junior hack saw blade maybe??.... Perhaps a razor saw even??

 

ATB

 

Sean

 Sean

 

Long time no 'speak'.. :;

 

Glad to hear it worked well.  As you say just need to find the right tool for the job.

 

Take care.

 

Andrew

[Sgt.Squarehead]

Scale zimmerit is a nightmare in Braille, but this does look quite promising. 

[Jerry V]

I build 1/48 and 1/35 so, works great for me.  Random pieces of masking tape to add damage or use a small chisel after dry (masking tape is easiest). 

Edited December 13, 2016 by Jerry V

[Jerry V]

Only been doing this for a few years but no issues with peeling or flaking and holds up well.  Time will tell.

[Jerry V]

And I normally use a Zim' tool but have experimented with hacksaw blades with good results. Pretty much anything with a ridged pattern should work.