John_drummer Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I’ve recently bought Tamiya’s 1/48 Tiger I (late production model) , which comes without Zimmerit coating. The instructions refer to a separate kit if you want to do Zimmerit, but I’m torn between trying to find such a kit, if needed, and historical accuracy. the decals in the kit allow for (a) tank no 312, 505th Heavy Panzer Battalion, Eastern Front, summer 1944, or (b) tank no 211, 2nd Company, 101st Heavy Panzer Battalion, Normandy, summer 1944 - possibly Michael Wittman’s unit, possibly even his own vehicle. But the instructions don’t say whether you need Zimmerit for either version... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire man Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 211 yes,Tiger 211 s.SS.Pz.Abt.102 Normandy 1944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_drummer Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 (edited) Lovely, thank you. Tiger 312 it is then. Research tells me that 211 is not Wittman’s vehicle Edited March 22, 2021 by John_drummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire man Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 commanded by Martin Schroif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Tamiya self adhesive Zimmerit https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TA12653?result-token=fkbeW Have used this and it works. HTH Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 The 505th tank would need zimmerit too. All late production Tigers had zimm as did all but the very earliest mid production ones. Zimmerit application stopped in September '44 a month after the last Tiger I was built. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 If you don't want to go down the Tamiya root. AFV Club do a tiger that has got Zimmerit already moulded. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AF48001?result-token=nEsvO It's a nice kit. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 1 hour ago, jenko said: If you don't want to go down the Tamiya root. AFV Club do a tiger that has got Zimmerit already moulded. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AF48001?result-token=nEsvO It's a nice kit. Dick I agree totally . The AFV Club , originally Skybow , late Tiger I is a superb kit . The only downside is the rubber tracks , which are reckoned to be extremely tight . Skybow did an aftermarket set of individual link tracks which are much better , though challenging to assemble . These have also been repopped by AFV Club , though the price has increased dramatically . I've had a couple of Skybow sets from Parabellum at around £4.50 a set , but the AFV ones are the thick end of 20 quid . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_drummer Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 I already have the Tamiya kit so it looks like I need the aftermarket Zimmerit stuff. thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 On 23/03/2021 at 00:55, John_drummer said: I already have the Tamiya kit so it looks like I need the aftermarket Zimmerit stuff. Hi John The 48th Scale specialist on Track48 recommend this https://www.monroeperdu.com/148-Scale-Zimmerit-for-Tiger-I_p_93.html It's laser etched paper apparently. The Tamiya sheet is self adhesive vinyl. Track48 discussion https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/track48/new-zimmerit-from-monroe-perdu-t11049.html Track48 is THE place 48th Armour AFAIK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_drummer Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 Cheers Troy, sadly I’ve already ordered the Tamiya Zimmerit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, John_drummer said: Cheers Troy, sadly I’ve already ordered the Tamiya Zimmerit OK, be good to see how it goes on. I don't know if the Perdue Monroe is better, I have some Tamiya Zimnerit for a PZ IV, but just looked at it... I think the main complaint it was a bit too regular in appearance... sort of thing only really noticed in macro camera mode though Anyway, maybe worth knowing about for another project later on. I really should build some of the 48th armour I have been stashing away for years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 3:47 PM, John_drummer said: Cheers Troy, sadly I’ve already ordered the Tamiya Zimmerit I used this on my mid production Tiger I and I found it worked well. Bit of a chore but worth the effort with a mix of scissors and scalpel. Look forward to seeing your Tiger come together. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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