How To: Square Tile Pattern Zimmerit For German Tanks

[@mg1342mg]

I'm glad to hear you were able to go for a walk. Sounds like you're mending well.

[@mikail281]

JAGDPANTHER BUILD INCOMING 😳😳

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Finally another panzer kitty!

[@get_krinky5304]

I love the zimmerit how to's, they're a real confidence booster for a beginner like myself!

[@jasoncp3257]

Yeah, im a beginner who makes my own parts... cause i loose them

[@get_krinky5304]

@@jasoncp3257 I do the same, although I find it fun making my own parts

[@Getoffmycloud53]

Why we love uncle Night Shift, he spends hours on areas to create meticulous detailed weld beads and steel texture, which he then covers with a full layer of Zimmerit, again detailed meticulously. Displaying his masterly skills, eye for detail and patience, he reminds us of his almost annoying modesty. It is good to be modest uncle, but don’t rub it into the faces of us mere mortals! There are very few builders on YT that equal your skills and eye for detail.

[@TylerSmith-qu9lp]

I'm literally making a panther right now and I'm looking at reference photos that show this weird pattern and then you go and upload a video how to do it.... How perfect

[@wollolo7620]

OOHHHH BBOOII, a frikking Jagdpanther, i hope we will see more of that beauty

[@timothyhines7845]

I've done it with two part epoxy. Application was harder, but the rest went basically as you walked thru. It was for a diorama featuring the last tank a buddy's Grandfather drove in WW2. The story from the Vet about the scene was worth the price of building it.

[@crucialcustard7668]

Fantastic viewing on a Friday evening, German Armor is the best to model!

[@GewoonWouter]

Very cool, and a JagdPanther, one of the most sexy pieces of armour ever 🤩. Interesting video as well. I did square tile zimm in the past on a Panther and although I liked my result I sure gonna give your technique a try. One additional thing I did when the pattern and damage was applied is giving the zimmerit some additional texture by tapping an old tooth brush on the zimmerit. Looking forward to the build video next week!

[@vermis8344]

From a sci-fi/fantasy wargaming background: both Tamiya quick type and smooth surface are really good for figure modelling and conversions. The putty just seems to go where you want it. Although it's a bit pricier than something like Kneadatite blue/yellow or Milliput, and (probably related) unusually difficult to find in the UK. Lovely work as always, though as usual, I'm wincing to see the point of a toothpick being used as a spreading tool. 😉

[@brianreddeman951]

Hey when I sculpt minis I use a toothpick...well ok, now it is Blender and a printer. If you really want to wince, I used to smooth bits of almost cured knead it with grease from the forehead.

[@zxbzxbzxb1]

Doesn't quite have the satisfaction of manufacturing real miniature Zimmerit coatings and applying them but it certainly looks the part :)

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Beautiful work my friend!

[@FunnyTaco143]

I was just about to start a project that I would be doing Zimmerit for. Just got the tools today and this video pops up.

[@berlin_actual]

Real life saver tutorial right here mate!

[@beercrazy5487]

i got the zimmerit set from royal models that has a few square patterns on it but havent built anything yet that i want to use it on and now seeing this i think i am going to make my next model a zimmerit panther will use the cheap tamiya panther so if i mess it up i wont be too upset about it well done night shift on another good tutorial

[@apachethemodeller9466]

That suspension looks beautiful. Looking forward for the diorama.

[@johnyredlin2258]

You've inspired me to get into this hobby; this is damn fine work. If it were rated out of ten it'd be an easy 11.

[@bruhbird4501]

Ah yes what a way to start the holidays.

[@gavin5326]

That's a beautiful thank! It's gonna look so good

[@MODELMAN-zq7po]

You have given me hope on putting square zimmerit on my panther

[@panzer-meister]

Excellent work as always !!!

[@Panzermeister36]

This will be great reference when I get around to some Mid-Production MIAG StuG III G! Thank you :)

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Perhaps another collab? :D

[@Panzermeister36]

If you want! :) I would always be down for another!

[@karolmalinowski9097]

Uncle Night Shift does the same Jagdpamther I'm struggling with for 3 months. Nice, maybe it'll motivate my lazy ass : D

[@andrewschanck3363]

As always, its a masterpiece, my beautiful human. You are a superhuman!!!

[@АндрейХодик]

Jewelry work!! Well done!!

[@robertomota1168]

Awesome, much better thats the resins

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Very good method for build a model from historical pictures, 👍👏!*

[@Disbandeddeath1]

Im tempted honestly

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Tank pose looks awesome, as does the zimmerit. TFS Unc, GB :)

[@torukazama2991]

Me- watching Night Shift videos at night

[@CJ-qv7oo]

Brilliant tutorial on doing this type of zimmerit. Uncle Nightshift...👌👌👌 ..🤯😎

[@ЕвгенийТитов-э1ц]

you can recommend how to apply the putty in the place where there are bolts so that they do not sink

[@TheRedruffian]

Good to hear you went for a walk, to let the putty dry. The leg must be getting better 😊

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

When I was doing the Zimm I still couldn't walk properly, now I can put some weight on the leg but still need crutches. It's a very slow healing process, but almost there!

[@TheRedruffian]

Ah. 90 minute walk, not much distance covered. Keep at it, mah friend, physio is very important, as is keeping active. Trust me on this, I'm a motorcyclist 🤣

[@mawgantalling9511]

Oh sheeeeeesh my fav German tonk

[@danishman5983]

thx you so much uncle night shift i really needed a tutorial on how to make this type of zimmerit. ;D

[@georgebernard8983]

I'm not certain how you made it look so easy, but I find the smooth surface putty to be much more difficult to use than the quick type epoxy. I ended up scraping it off as it was drying out very fast! Time to regroup and switch putties.

[@bruceismay5440]

Just bought 2 tanks the king tiger and is 3 (both Tammy a 1:35) I’ve never done tanks (I do ships) before but I’m inspired by your models with me luck. Love from Australia

[@bruceismay5440]

I’m gonna attempt the stipple armour texture and the cuts on the side of the armour plates and I got a building diorama as well as some weathering. If you or anyone else has suggestions I would gladly appreciate it.

[@Jyjtjjtn_33df]

I tell you what though I am hyped for the jagdpanther and got me into late war german tanks again

[@robertworth5328]

looks great. I have a Super Pershing in the stash that has add-on armour from a panther and tiger, am thinking of doing this on some of that to add a "what-f" variation (including still German camouflage rather than OD on the add-on)

[@jacobpanzerdry8985]

I was also thinking you can try too do a WW1 build with a tank and maybe a trench and maybe a few miniatures? I did WW1 builds for awhile lots of fun learned allot too about WW1. Something too try!

[@LeveretteJamesClifford1955]

The Art of Zim and Modeling German Tanks. Soon available Amazimmerit Books!

[@pellehammar2330]

awesome work, love these short videos about small but awesome details. Guessing that´s a meng jagdpanther, 😉😀

[@victorconstantinescu7364]

Wow look at that realistic Zimmerit coat...... how the hell did he dent that photoetch in such a realistic way!!!!

[@Floris_VI]

Hey nightshift, i would love it if you could make a video about the essentials if you want to get into the hobby! I would love to get into it again (i used to paint models when i was a kid) but properly this time and i just have no idea where to start, what to get.

[@jacobrichards8359]

Great tile work. You available for a bathroom remodel? We could hobby afterwards.

[@sylvainplante9882]

Nice topic! Even went to see your first video about zimmerit. I will sourly experiment this one of these days. But for now I just started my second life time tank build… lots to learn still. Enough about me, did I hear you say you went for a walk? No crutches? The week off did you good! 😁

[@Penn_Senseless]

Make sure to tap the tap water for extra tap-wateriness

[@laheu]

The only zimmerit pattern people know is the one on every museum exhibit :) Win a model show by doing this?!

[@staquu]

Jagdpanther 😲👌

[@SPSteve]

beautiful work!

[@jakubfoukal108]

I always like to watch your videos, I been modeling few years back in Czech Republic, also I was a member of Hanacky Plastikovy Klub Modelaru, lots of good times with those guys. So yeah, your videos are like back in time, almost thinking that I will start modeling again, but unfortunately, here in Canada, there isn’t such a good background for modeling, thanks good for at least one modeling store in the town haha. I noticed that your favorite are most of it tanks, too bad they are "closed" , I liked it those that you can see inside, for example Jagdpanzer Marder or M16 MGMC and so on, are you planning build one of them or even tank with full interior? There is Hetzer from Eduard, really nice one.

[@mansbergdahl5427]

I got a old tamya panther in 1/72 sooooo… can you do zimmerit i 1/72 ?

[@BLAKKKPOWERR]

can u make a gup hetzer next

[@ЕвгенийТитов-э1ц]

TAMIYA 87097 POLYESTER PUTTY is suitable for applying zimmerite, or is it too soft for this:?

[@JerryP7a]

Wait although i have notifications on your video didnt show up in notifications and i thought you didnt upload :( So i came late

[@pawelwalkowski1791]

Hi Martin, how long did you wait until putty was dry? I did yesterday and this morning still was a bit tacky. Also did you use just white part only? Best regards Pawel

[@thatguynamedaci1067]

Just while I was looking how to make zimmerit, this video came. 😭

[@slimaldo1638]

Those boxes are amazing 🥲 Curious if someone knows what that clear piece is on the left side stowage box? So cool

[@nooneimportant666]

It's the rear light fitting bud 👍

[@slimaldo1638]

@@nooneimportant666 hey, thanks guy

[@garyparker2969]

😳😳😳😳😳 WOWSERS !!!!

[@TFHS07]

what was the use of zimmerit if i may ask?

[@krassandros3238]

What kind of base is the model attached to?

[@matrixkvazar4612]

Циммеритовое покрытие больше похоже на плитку типичных домов стран СНГ)))

[@caulshivers7799]

What airbrush do you use or prefer

[@hanssmidt12]

Friday again

[@chaosmauser661]

This was dangerous to post as now i wanna get another stug and make it all zimmerit now! XD supposed to be saving up

[@admiralashbar4050]

Excellent work. Zimmerent in history was used to avoid magnetic mines sticking. Does it actually work?

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

It did in theory, but no one except the Germans used magnetic mines :D But it also worked as camouflage.

[@admiralashbar4050]

@@NightShiftScaleModels neat. I may put iit on my tank.

[@TrepidKGGame]

Please do a jadgpather😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

[@sepp1781]

Would like to do this,but Tamiya Epoxy is unavailable in Germany....probably for a very german Reason like some funny,sniffable Ingredients or something like that...

[@efeyigit6766]

For 2 years i have been asking for a panther... For now, this will satisfy my hunger for panther.

[@hplive7399]

Does this mean he's gonna build a jagdpanther soon? 👀

[@darksoul7640]

zdravím, aký bol najväčší model aký ste kedy robil? keď tak by ste mi vedel poslať link? Hi! what was a bigest model you ever build? can you send me a link on video? Ďakujem za odpoveď. Thanks for your response.

[@brianreddeman951]

Lol, I was thinking this is gonna look like a Soviet bathroom.

[@RomaniaStrong]

How do you clean and keep in shape your brushes Uncle Nighshift?

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Lacquer thinner, and I often use a stiff brush to wipe any remnants of paint away from the paintbrush :)

[@Xxxxxxxxxx3582]

I would recommend using as a final cleaning The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver. You would be surprised how much dirt it gets out once you think your brush is clean and it helps in keeping the shape of the brush. Ammo has just announced a similar product but is more expensive.

[@RomaniaStrong]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Thank you Uncle Nighshift

[@Re-kg1pj]

How that paste is made in real life?

[@Re-kg1pj]

Nvm i found it

[@heavystalin2419]

Yep, looks like my bathroom, which is bizarre

[@pisstachio918]

🗿

[@giuseppe4909]

…”Looks like a Soviet bathroom…”. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@axerxes3981]

Martin, maybe I missed it earlier in the video, if so, forgive me. But what the hell is Zimmerit used for?? Why was it added or applied to the surface of the tanks?? Did the Americans and/or British have something similar?? This is all wonderfully new to me, so please help if you can. Thanks for your delightful DIY and How To videos. Your work is incredible. Best wishes.... Ax

[@Banana-vm1vp]

Do you only do old models of tanks? I like watching you do that but it would be cool if you did newer models of tanks

[@deeznuts7481]

I dont know if its a really bad idea but ill make my first tank with zimmerit

[@Smilomaniac]

"I love your bathroom!" "Thanks, it's German inspired."

[@havokvladimirovichstalinov]

Cue the JonTron "I dont like where this is going" meme

[@heavystalin2419]

@@havokvladimirovichstalinov So, how about a shower? You go first

[@robertlockie7072]

Looks good. One thing I’ve observed with the MAN grid patterns is that they seem to comprise double lines, as a deviation in one is matched by an identical deviation in one of the adjacent lines. I had assumed that this was due to using a tool with two prongs (I use one that I made from two sewing pins spaced with some scrap styrene) but Nacho Roces has suggested that the factory used a tool like a double pizza wheel, which makes sense for the full size vehicle. Either way, a tool that makes two lines at once replicates the appearance of the original and reduces the time to apply it to a model👍

[@martimhenriques1169]

And this is how Uncle Night Shift introduces a completely new, full build project. 😉

[@Numptee86]

NOW I FIND MY RHYTHM! I just have to be awake at 2am to get fresh Uncle Nightshift content!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Even the time checks out! :)

[@ironspike171]

Thumbs up just for „soviet bathroom“🤣🤣 Good to hear too you having a 1,5 hrs walk!

[@ΝικολαςΧελιδωνης]

Your unpainted models are beautiful .All these photo etched details, the armour texture the weld beads and customisations make your unpainted models so eye pleasing. Plus I have an idea, the next time you build a Soviet tank maybe you should try a parade camo.It is something that is rarely seen in modeling.

[@oraszuletik]

And we will see, how to weather a freshly cleaned, tip-top painted tank. I like the idea, too. Maybe some decorated soldier?

[@ΝικολαςΧελιδωνης]

@@oraszuletik It could be a guards unit tank.

[@mrtyalcnky4586]

Am I the first?

[@Jyjtjjtn_33df]

Am I the second?

[@Eturian]

Seems so. Well done you. :)

[@jpw1812]

I was second lol

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Good job lad!

[@guywholikesplanes9077]

P E R H A P S

[@wafflyfox7550]

Hmm interesting camo, I haven’t seen this before, looks like a cool scheme! Please can you do more of this sort of this E.g how to do little details! Nice work :)

[@WavyLettuce]

It’s not a camo, it’s what the Germans used as a counter against magnetic mines

[@wafflyfox7550]

@@WavyLettuce i know it just is a paint sceme though

[@WavyLettuce]

@@wafflyfox7550 it’s not paint, it’s a plaster

[@beaverchicken]

@@wafflyfox7550 Lmao no, it's not the paint scheme. It's not painted yet, it just has zimmerit

[@wafflyfox7550]

@@beaverchicken ok relax I said it wrong jeez

[@jpw1812]

Hello uncle night shift

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

NIce done, maybe You prepare somethingo for Zimmerit in 1/72 scale? All the best for You! ;)

[@biggie1675]

Fun fact: Stug 3 in Polish museum in Kłanin has the real zimmerit on it. I know its reproduction but it is real, not some unknown shitty paste.

[@vermis8344]

Shitty paste sounds awfully unhygienic. I'm glad they went with the original version.

[@biggie1675]

@@vermis8344 1:1 original recipe

[@Galacalactus]

Guys get out your beers night shift posted a new video.

[@ziyorge1280]

By the way, I wanted to make a tiger from the Fermann group in the future, your video will help me a lot) I planned to make a tiger f01 or f05, I would like to make f05 more, but there are no reliable photos)))

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

The F13 has probably the most photos :) But F01 had differently colored turret and hull, so it's a very cool subject.

[@ziyorge1280]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Thank you very much)) I'm not sure about the f05 color, but on the Internet the turret of the tank is gray, and the hull seems to be with dark yellow zimmerite with brown stripes on the sides, but how much I am afraid we will never know :)

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

@@ziyorge1280 Or maybe it was the 05 with different colors, I forgot most of my research already :) One of them was KO'd by a British Comet and there's a good close-up photo from the side.

[@ziyorge1280]

@@NightShiftScaleModels I remember) it was f01 (which was knocked out by the English Comet) And about f05, it was a tiger, which Major Schulze moved into after his Panther was knocked out and everything would be fine, but unfortunately there are no documentary photographs specifically about the tiger f05 :)

[@ziyorge1280]

@@NightShiftScaleModels but again thank you very much, your channel is one of my favorite on KZbin)

[@jacobpanzerdry8985]

Greatest videos very good!

[@tando6266]

The guy who needs to weather every tank to junk status loves perfectly symmetric zimmerit, wonders never cease

[@esposano8016]

you made me make a airfix t-34😀

[@Eddiee757]

Future build?

[@highdarktemplar]

Interesting technique, looks easy enough… I think haha. Excellent video as always

[@jacobpanzerdry8985]

Nice Zimmeret! Cool!

[@johnwhitehead4809]

nice one Martin a perfect soviet bathroom, well done cheers.