DIY Zimmerit tutorial on 1/35 scale Tamiya Panther

[@kiowhatta1]

Finally! a Zimmerit how to guide which doesn't require a full shopping trolley of lacquer thinners, hardeners, tools, etc etc etc. Thank you very much for giving me some hope as I was starting to lose my sh|t over this process.

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

Haha. No problem. It can seem daunting but once you have done it, it is no big deal.

[@wearejoe]

woo, only one not using the zimmerit applicator tools on youtube that I have seen. Thanks!

[@davidcassia1595]

Thanks man I’m trying it out myself first time doing it don’t look to great but might as well experiment

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

All about having fun 👍

[@ericlinck6664]

Thanks for the lesson. Great looking job!

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

Thanks mate. I am glad you like it. I will try to more vids like this in the future. Always looking for ideas so if there is something you would like just yell out :-)

[@DiagolonRider]

I'm doing a Tiger I and it came with a tiny little zimmerit trowel! one side is 0.5 and the other is 0.7... it's nearly impossible to use but I've managed to get the turret gooped up not TOO too bad lol...i tried a few different methods, one is, apply the putty then take a small flathead screwdriver and stamp in your zimmerit columns. it actually comes out the most authentic looking, but a bit out of scale. the type of putty you use makes a huge difference depending on the technique. i even tried taking the lid off a pill jar and roll it in the putty cones out ok. the best bet is getting the proper zimmerit roller but i can't seem to find them anywhere

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

You could try an Australian company called BNA models they might have one and they ship worldwide.

[@DiagolonRider]

@@andrewsartscalemodels right on, thanks!

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

@@DiagolonRider anytime. I hope they have it. I usually find they stock stuff I can't get anywhere else.

[@trevoratchison3904]

I pulled an old video player a part an some of the wheels are close to our modelling scale and they are made of rubber, no clogging which is good

[@johnburdis5352]

Thanks Andrew 4 the zimmerit applications tutorial. I've learnt a lot. I've got a modelling book that shows you most of the zimmerit patterns used on all of the German AFVS. I had the problem with how thick to apply the putty? Thanks now I know!

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

Any time John. You can Always shoot me a message on my Facebook page, Andrewsartandmodels. Happy to help if I can.

[@RhysTAGOMOTOFouracre]

I will be building a Tiger 1 late version and never used a paste for a model. this video shows me howeasy it is. i need to add a few things to my list when i visit my local model shop

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

There are certainly other ways to do it but I have always been happy with this method.

[@LHJ1999]

Great technique!

[@AtypickyKraken]

Thank you, this video helped a lot; I used it on a Bergepanzer Tiger (P). Your method is quite easy, I just don't get how do you apply such a nice, even layer of the putty - I always needed to sand it down afterwards :P

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

Glad it worked mate. 🙂 application is just practice.

[@georgebernard8983]

Going to build this kit soon, a destroyed Panther version, will try this out for sure. Zimmerit was on 5 mm thick, convert that to 1/35 scale and it's .14 mm's which I believe can be achieved using this method. Thanks for the share!

[@Nick_Tank-Maker]

He is the messiah!!

[@antonioportugal5987]

Awesome. Thanks.

[@35-xmipa4-renjiroalfathzhi4]

Awesome work man!can u tell me what scribber tool size did u use for make the zimmerit?

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

Hi mate. It was just a generic scribing tool from squadron. Don't recall if they had more than one option.

[@willus567]

I love stuff like this i am cheap as hell o havent even bought any of the tools i just use a small sharp knife i got for free though i regretted getting cheap brushes

[@willus567]

@Tyson Hynick I'm always saying I will buy paints but nah 😅

[@justinlim3473]

Do we have to wait for it to dry before making the marks?

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

No. If you apply it smooth enough you can work whilst its wet. However the detail will not be as crisp. I prefer working whilst its dry.

[@justinlim3473]

Thanks! Your method is really rare and doest really need many fancy tools

[@MF-kv8cn]

how long does this putty take to dry? also have you ever considered a zimmerit roller and rolling it on wet putty? i've never done it, i'm just trying to learn for a future project.

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

Hi. I normally leave the putty for a few hours to make sure its nice and hard. Drying time depends on how thick you apply it. Sorry but I have never used a roller.

[@MF-kv8cn]

@@andrewsartscalemodels your result is very nice. It just appears that it must take you, or anybody doing it manually a very very long time. I seen AFV has a metal roller, Trumpeter has a plastic set, and Tamiya has a stencil set with different widths. Thank you for the reply btw. I guess zimmerit doesn't have to be perfect because it never was applied perfectly. I only have tow tank models i have to build a the new Tamiya Panzer iv and the new Takom Panzer i set of two models, none of which have zimmerit i don't think. i do plan on doing a Tiger at some point. I like to get all the supplies before hand.

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

Nice. They sound like good builds. Yes it takes a while. It is an old method. Rollers would be faster. 👍 Plus I have tried the decals and they are ok to use.

[@jlcsr9163]

What about using epoxy putty?

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

Sorry mate I have never tried epoxy for this. I think it may be a little hard to apply.

[@multipl3]

wood glue is good

[@jeanmarcgalzy7747]

Très beau travail monsieur c est un plaisir pour les yeux je suis abonné !!!! very good work mister this is a pleasure for the eyes I am suscribed !!! and I would be proud to have you as subscriber merci thank you

[@serei2010]

Thanks!

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

More than welcome mate

[@napper1496]

Why not use the stuff tailor made?

[@shengyi1701]

You could also use a mini razor saw once putty is dry.

[@FruitsLoverYum]

The tank with the zimmerit is it tamiya putty

[@marcopena4990]

Do you do the zimmerit after the putty is fully dry? Or do you do it while its wet?? Thanks! And great video!

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

I usually wait until its dry and sand it back a little in the rough spots. Thanks for watching :-)

[@trevoratchison3904]

Try taking old dvd players and video players apart, you would be surprised to see what rollers are in them. Unplug first,

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

Glad you told me to unplug it first lol 😆. Have we met? You seen to know about my forgetfulness. 🤣

[@trevoratchison3904]

No I just no modellers. Haha

[@kiowhatta1]

Would you recommend using an applicator tool (like AFV's rolling thingy) when the putty is semi - dried? I don't think I have the patience to do each scribe one at a time.

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

Yep. You can certainly use one of the tools with the putty. It will make it faster for sure.

[@kiowhatta1]

@@andrewsartscalemodels Thanks for your reply Andrew, I cannot find out how long it takes for Tamiya putty to dry, how long does it generally take? Thanks, buddy.

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

@@kiowhatta1 It can depend on how thick you apply it. The best way to tell is to do a test on a scrap piece of plastic. For this method I left if to harden completely at least a few hours.

[@Tobixs0]

I dont understand why you let it dry

[@Tobixs0]

Isnt it hard?

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

The putty? if so the answer is yes.

[@napper1496]

What’s wrong with the zimmerit that comes in packet? Sheet

[@a.t6066]

Hm very interesting

[@pumelo1]

Too much work. I recommend breaking the "toothed razor" to the desired size, and then the grooves can be made quickly! And also use a putty that doesn't harden so quickly.😉

[@CichyWojownik]

Too time consuming and pattern of zimmerit is too uniform. I don't recommend that technique.

[@andrewsartscalemodels]

CichyWojownik Thanks for your opinion

[@robertmitchell5689]

@@andrewsartscalemodels I would not pay him any mind mate. Some of these modelers are purists and everything has to be just so. It can take the FUN out of modelling. Good on yah!