I Finally Made A Decent Zimmerit! And It's Actually Not That Hard... | Tiger 1 Gruppe Fehrmann 1/35

[@NZobservatory]

"All right, my beautiful friends..." Hey, the rest of us are here too, you know?

[@bibblebob]

He’s not kidding about the gloves folks. I used the putty without it, until I noticed there was blood all over the model…: It had dried my skin out within minutes and made it so brittle that the rivet details on the model managed to cut into me!

[@Panzermeister36]

You've convinced me that this is not actually the most complicated thing to attempt on a vehicle. Which is good since a lot of StuGs had zimm 😅 I just need some proper putty and a couple of tools (you can never have enough tools).

[@darronhedges5873]

And stugs have lots of small defined plates, easier to keep a true line.New Ryefield Mk IV has the 3 weld seams on rims,4 types of factory cupolas,4 types of return roller,every weld seam however small.Better than Dragon 'superkit' Mk IV 's.Tools and clamp's only niggle.Some good spares for different factory parts for stugs too.

[@siestatime4638]

You make Zimmerit look easier than I thought it could be, but it's still a great reason to build a Sherman tank instead.

[@남생이-o4t]

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[@brycep7093]

Plus Murcia **** yea

[@dagthang541]

​@@남생이-o4tAmerican tanks don't have Zimmerit 😂

[@kaferrat]

The look of the damaged zimmerit looks so good. I love your tip of applying the putty in small quantity & areas at a time. Great idea. Look forward to more work on this kit.

[@lucasner463]

BEST zim video I have seen. Of the half dozen I've watched over the years, yours is definitely the most instructive. I love you tips vids, Sir. Keep them coming!

[@leeharvey8197]

Mr. Kovac, You are inspiring. Not only do you make fantastic pieces of art, you make it seem easy. I have been a modeler for 30+ years and I understand that modelling is a series of steps and that if you follow them in the right order, with the proper methods and a steady hand (and LOTS of practice) you will achieve results. That said, it still seems like magic when I look at your finished models and can not tell whether they are life-sized metal monstrosities or just plastic tanks no bigger than my hand.

[@havanadog7987]

Hey uncle night shift. Just want to share a technique: for field applied Zimmerit, I take 50/50 testors enamel putty and thin testors cement and mix. Then I take chalk pastels (whatever color) and add a liberal amount into the mix. Then I smooth it onto the surface of the tank, and use a homemade zimmerit tool for the pattern, allowing plenty of overlap and mess. Then scrape some more chalk over the top. This gives it a really gritty, almost improvised look I use for field-applied patterns. Also, I just used your weld seam tutorial for a T-34 and it was SO HELPFUL!!

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Just a small note: Zimmerit was only applied in the factory, not in field conditions 😊

[@havanadog7987]

Night Shift I totally knew that 😳... creative license? 😂

[@aaronwhite1786]

This channel along with the recent purchase of an Airbrush for minis are reeeaallllyyy making it more and more tempting to get some model tank action in my life...

[@todwarrington9494]

You are probably the best tank modeler of all time. Your going to be a modeling legend!!! Amazing craftsmanship!!!

[@SmallSoldier]

Hey Martin, you should try rolling the putty inside a polybag greased with vaseline. You can roll it super thin then just peel it off the inside of the bag lay it into the areas you want then trim it to shape. I've used this technique when making flags and when sculpting figures clothing etc.

[@vasili1207]

Could you do a quick tips video on this Scott? It really would help me out. Cheers buddy I just cannot visualize it.

[@SmallSoldier]

@@vasili1207I’ll add it to the list of things I need to do. I definitely want to show this technique.

[@jerrylittle7797]

This is the best model tutorial I've seen on KZbin and I don't even build armor. The instruction was excellent, humorous and fun! Thanks.

[@od1452]

Thanks. I confess Zimmerit has been a reason i've avoided Tigers and Panthers. This looks good and doable.

[@SmallSoldier]

Cool man... this looks great. I think you nailed it. Cheers!

[@garijarmany465]

I have only just started modeling and so I spend an inordinate amount of time looking for inspiration on you tube. The quality, attention to minor details and subsequent realism of your models is amazing. I'm following this tiger build closely, I cant imagine what it will look like painted. But at this stage of the build WOW. It makes the likes of Bayin Wu modeling and Plasmo look rather pedestrian. Blown away.

[@KarayaOne352]

I have a youtube playlist of Model building tutorials and it's like a 50/50 split between you and Plasmo. Love your videos very helpful!

[@cygnusx10]

Hi Uncle; I've used Milliput in the past and have always been somewhat disappointed by it. I found it tough to get a really thin layer with Milliput without it flaking to pieces, but might give the Tamiya stuff a go. Great vid as usual, thanks for sharing.

[@michaelm.2906]

Great video, I'm really looking forward to see how you paint and weather your Tiger's hitmarks!

[@Platycqb]

Perfect! I have a Panther A that arrived today and that will need a coat of Zimmerit eventually. I’ll give a try to that method vs buying resin aftermarket zim panels. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@andrewschanck3363]

MARTIN YOU BEAUTIFUL HUMAN!!! That zimmerit looks amazing!

[@efeyigit6766]

Friday evening, metro exodus, dragon 1/35 brummbär, new nightshift video... This is just pure happines.

[@nadrazakcz7858]

Very helpful and very interesting to watch - this is by far the best zimmerit I've ever seen, thanks a lot for sharing!

[@benbodenhamer]

Best video about adding zimmerit I’ve ever seen. Great work!

[@brucethemodelnoob]

Came out looking great! Like a lot of your effects, having a plan and taking your time pays off!

[@nicoghini]

By far one of the best Zimmerit that I've been seen! Amazing job!

[@clyse88]

This is one of those channels I wake up and watch at 2am

[@jonfoisy1237]

Another great job! Looks pretty easy too. Certainly a lot more rewarding than going out and buying an aftermarket zimmermit kit. As far as I know. Zimmermit was applied to the vehicle using a flat trowel. Just like stuccoing a wall. Once the paste started to set up a bit the worker returned to furrow the pattern in with the butt end of his trowel. I don't believe there were any special tools used for it. Thanks again!

[@musclecarbear4704]

Thank you for an interesting and informative video. I’ve never done Zimmerit and was willing to try it. Your video was entertaining and informative, but most of all, encouraging. The kit looks great, and I’m ready to go ahead and do it. Thank you.

[@hobbyhermit66]

Looks great. Kind of makes me want to refinish my 1/16th scale RC tanks.

[@SimCrashFlyer]

This is the best zimmerit ive ever seen on a model!!! Nice

[@dogenation420]

Finally a very very good tutorial with Expoy Putty for making Zimmerit... now i can make zimmerit with epoxy putty 👍

[@joecoulson2904]

By far the best Zimmerit tutorial there is I've actually considered trying it now 😂

[@stuartwalters96]

Had a massive binge watch of all your vids, definitely one of the best you tube modllers! Keep up the good work!

[@jargobordine7254]

Very good process. It looks good and not too much. History buffs will get a kick out of seeing it!

[@Wazup13579]

I wish this video had come out sooner, before I did my tiger 1 and panther. Great video!

[@TheArendt1]

Very nice, one of the best Zimmerit tutorials....

[@robertmitchell5689]

The first few times I tried the zimmerit coating I made a mess with those same tools and, as time progressed, I think I got better. It certainly DOES NOT have to be perfect. That is for the purists who insist on perfection. A note of caution. I was using the putty and I did not have proper air flow as I had forgotten to open my window and just had my fan blowing. I should have checked. Did I ever get a headache the next day. Must have killed off a few billion brain cells. Love the idea of dulling the sharp edges on tools and pre-assembly of the parts coating them with the zimmerit. Love the videos. More ideas to try next time. :D

[@WolfGirl930]

Really good video about "how to". The tank looks great and the detail is amazing. I really like that it's based on a real tank. Thanks Uncle Night shift.

[@davidmoquin1724]

I love watching you work. It's hypnotic

[@martin.dubovszki]

Hello fellow Martin! Thank you very much for this video! You simply demystified the process. I bought recently those zimmerit applicator tools but the result was awful... Now I believe the outcome will be better. Thanks for the handy tutorial!

[@razor1uk610]

using the wetted tools idea certainly in hindsight is very very good... like trying to scoop or smooth ice-cream without a wet spoon.

[@jomiller3103]

@@razor1uk610 That wont work for me

[@therealandrewstrains]

Thanks Mr Kovacs - outstanding Vid. Appreciate your honesty and humour. Love the finished product too!

[@joshuashikles9095]

Awesome job mate u got the zimmerit looking great I have always stayed away from trying this but after this video I am going to give it a try thanks for the helpful tips and techniques

[@waynedaly1718]

Superb job. I’ve never had the confidence to try this type of zimmerit. Now I guess I’m going to have to drag a Tiger out of the stash. Thanks for yet another informative,helpful video. As always..G’day from Australia mate.

[@paulhennessy5627]

Amazing results as always Martyn. Your videos are opening my eyes and mind to ideas, techniques, genres and eras I wouldn't have considered. Thank you and keep it coming.

[@2poor4nick]

I tried your technique on a 1/56 Panther with some random green stuff and it works very good! Only problem I have is my zimmerit layer is uneven, have to work on that. I also have some of that Tamiya putty in the mail, maybe this works better. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@LeveretteJamesClifford1955]

Thanks Martin this is a big help to me on my Panther A build! - Cliff

[@lorenzoingrosso8358]

This video was really helpful to me, in the end I 3d printed my own zimmerit tools because the ones I found were really expensive and idk why

[@I_am_the_big_dipper]

Great job sir! Zimmerit doesnt have to be so difficult. Well done and explained!

[@MrJoeGarner]

That's a square. 6:15 I love your videos. You are an amazing model builder all the way around!

[@edps3348]

You make me try to do the Zimmer, coz your explanation is so easy to understand. Thanks a lot!!

[@vonsopas]

Phew! Oddly satisfying watching uncle Night Shift taking one Zimeritt ridge at a time. IMHO it looks simply amazing friend. Have an awesome weekend! EDIT: LOL I am like no. 1000!

[@scottw550]

Cool, I'm going to put Zimmerit on my Cybertruck.

[@thearmoredgeorgian2736]

Good for driving through any major us city

[@johnrettig1880]

According to my collection of WW-2 photos and a how to book by the model builder Shepherd Paine . There wasn't any Zimmerit on the hatches of any tank , like you do on the side loaders hatch . The reason why is it made the hatch awkward and heavy to work with . This is a form of non - magnetic concrete paste to prevent the attachment of magnetic mines to the hull . The funny thing is , after the war the Germans found out that they were the only ones using the magnetic mines .

[@NightShiftScaleModels]

Hmm, side hatch with Zimmerit: i.pinimg.com/originals/4f/51/7b/4f517bc98fd0dd06fa1a2dc3a1700bba.jpg And there are dozens more pictures like that. They definitely did apply the paste on the side hatch 😊

[@c46453]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Nice Boi on the picture

[@Panzermeister36]

it was not applied to hatches on the upper surfaces, nor the roof. Side hatches are fair game.

[@johnrettig1880]

@@Panzermeister36 Some field reports from the tank crews stated that when under fire that the side loading hatch was cumbersome because of a brace that was in the way . And all of the reference photos both B&W and some rare color photos show that there is NO zemmerit on that side hatch . NONE .

[@christreedee]

@@NightShiftScaleModels Thanks for everything me and my son are starting the Otto Carius Tiger I :) wish us luck

[@andrewshaw8396]

That's an excellent demonstration, thanks. Fantastic result too - I shall be trying that out. Cheers.

[@brettblades9320]

Lol 6:08 your “Right hand ruler” is actually called a Carpenters Square lol.

[@551taylor]

It is also called a ‘set square’ or ‘Engineer’s square’…

[@jirikadlec4224]

Slovo "Ježíš" je jak zjevení v tom anglicky mluveným slovu :D

[@mcoractualcustomsreviews5266]

Fantastic work, for sure! This is your best attempt at this thus far. I really like how subtle it turned out, which will look amazing when you apply paint. I really like how the turret came out as a whole.

[@gammintruths2988]

I'm really keen to see this completed

[@ombascrackden1767]

i searched for how to apply zimmerit to a car and it actually helped

[@tpaul802]

You have definitely mastered zimmerit! Very inspiring video to give us some confidence to try your techniques . Thanks Martin.. happy Friday

[@Frakfayt]

Brilliant course Martin.I have this set of Trumpeter tools and some German tanks to experiment with.

[@fidinboca]

Damaged zimmerit, that was the only advantage I had when doing zimmerit with a electric welder, it was simply not doing it in a certain place. Perfect job Martin!

[@razor1uk610]

Do you mean on a model, using an electric soldering iron with tool ?

[@fidinboca]

@@razor1uk610 Yes, but one of low power, for electronic micro components, although I remember, 15 watts. At first it was difficult, but over time it was enough to mimic zimmerit quite well. Logically, to the tests in extra parts, and then in the model. It's a shame not to be able to show you photos, from that time I have an huntig tiger, an jagdpanzer L70, an panzer IV ausf J and a sturmtiger. They looked pretty good.

[@stevenprice8091]

Thank You! I'm just about to make my first Zimmerit Tiger. You've made life so much easier. 🤣🥳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@gabrielbarile73]

I like the fact you also learn doing your own videos

[@predatoruy]

This is so relaxing to watch. Thank you. Great content.

[@thepoorfreelancer2494]

The pattern is mesmerizing!

[@moparmadness7537]

Thanks, you make me try to expand my skills

[@michaelgershon870]

Uncle NS! Now I have some confidence to try Zimmerit again!!!

[@mrplague9881]

That looks really crisp. Far better than previous attempt. :)

[@Ferreal92]

Applying Zimmerit, along with how to paint a military vehicle properly, used to pain me to no end. Then I learned that both were commonly done on the battlefield by guys who were just as pained about how to do it properly, and sometimes with less than ideal tools for the job - just like me! Strangely, I feel much more confident now. lol

[@Dragon_Werks]

One trick I've developed is to draw the damage onto masking tape (like Tamiya tape, Frog tape, or even plain painter's tape), cut the shapes out, then apply them onto the model in the appropriate places. Apply putty, make Zimmerit texture, let dry a bit (until the putty no longer lifts up off the plastic), then peel off the tape. Voilá! Damaged Zimmerit without the excess effort and risk of damaging your model.

[@WhiskyLima]

Looking good man! Have a good weekend, see you next Friday!

[@johanperremans3531]

I usually just use Squadron putty and a stamp tool, but I am certainly goin to try this technique!

[@robertgilbert9478]

Fantastic video, can't wait to get back into this again after a 35 year break. By the way the "right angle ruler" is a called a set square😉

[@MatrixTheme]

Hi Sir! You inspired to make my first ever attempt to create zimmerit coating to a model. So King Tiger from Meng it is! Bought the same Epoxy Putty and did everything like you (only worse). But trough the process I discovered a way to have the whole surface even more smooth. Basically I also put a small piece of putty on the model and rolled it on using a bbq stick tip (same as toothpick but a bit thicker and harder). But then after making first go with zimmerit roll and having a pattern on, I made bbq stick wet and smoothened it out again. Basically deleting the pattern. And after that I had second run with zimmerit tool. This time no problem with having too thick or too thin spots here and there as my first run with the zimmerit tool smoothened the surface that toothpick/bbq stick left. Twice the work but worked good for me. I'd imagine if you had one tool for smoothening the surface before zimmerit tool it'd be better though. Hope you read and understood my point. Best wishes and have a nice last days of 2021!

[@reeree9405]

I have a 1:35 scale tiger to build later after I finish some of my smaller builds this helped me to understand how to make zimmerit so I hope when I do it it turn out well

[@fleetwarrior75]

Always been intimidated to try this technique, you definitely make it seem worth trying. Great work!

[@darronhedges5873]

Looks perfect as per usual.Factory and 'field applied' create some confusion around uniformity of patterns and thickness.I like to make 'field applied' thicker at bottom and thinner at top of plate.

[@TSimo113]

Agree. Zimmerit using Putty is tedious but not difficult. I did it once. Probably won't do it again.

[@georgebernard8983]

Outstanding videos!! I'm working on rehabilitating a King Tiger, going to try the putty zimm on it. I have used sheetrock mud in the past, which I thought work rather well.

[@Tiger1AuasfE]

Very nice work on the zimmerit, i learned something very nice, nice video.

[@rdamurphy]

Amazing technique! Thank you for posting it!

[@TheModelGuy]

I'm glad I bought the Tamiya tool a week before seeing this...

[@mrshchoi]

Thanks for the very informative video. Definitely one of the best that I've watched. It boost my confidence to try it.

[@kallemon]

I'm going to continue to nag. It'd be super fun to see what you can do with a tank from Warhammer 40k!

[@nicolastousignant9160]

I have an unfinished baneblade i am tempted to try this on.

[@kallemon]

@@nicolastousignant9160 Ooo! You should try! But are you going to cover all the rivets?

[@nicolastousignant9160]

If memory serves, the rivets are rather chunky, i figure i can just slice them of carefully and raise them off the surface with a little plasticard, like our favorite uncle seems to be doing with the tow cable ties. Or work around them, the zimmerit shouldn't be that deep anyway.

[@DaytonaRoadster]

i also have asked for this, Come on Slavbro!

[@kallemon]

@@nicolastousignant9160 But aren't there quite a lot of those small pimple rivets?

[@johnstimitz2629]

Thanks for posting! This video was very informative. Great ideas on applying the putty!

[@lawrencereid9375]

Success indeed. Looks great!

[@SmallSoldier]

I wonder if they've ever found any of the tools that we're used for making zimm. I've never seen any historical photos of the process. That would be interesting to see as well.

[@Panzermeister36]

They just smeared it on and then carved in the anti-spall lines with a trowel shortly afterwards. Then it was left to dry (benzene evaporation) before being baked on with blowtorches. AFAIK that's the process.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

This site may be of interest to you. www.battledetective.com/battlerelic29.html. It shows a modern attempt to recreate Zim using the original ingredients.

[@HerrGausF]

On some tanks like the Tiger it's definitely too regular for pure hand application. And then there's stuff like the waffle pattern, which is definitely not handmade. On the other hand, there are some really wild patterns on some Panzer IV or Stug IV.

[@razor1uk610]

Zimmeritt TTBOMK/AFAIK was made of a many varied recipies of mixes depending on whatever waste crud was available to be mixed together. Usually using any non-magnetic/non-ferous metalic spalling, shavings and 'dross' of lead, tin, copper, manganese, aluminium, pewter, amalgam etc, of metals that were of captured, collected and recycled of too low/poor a base quality to be smelted into higher quality metals & alloys etc, ..hoping the non-magnetic particles with the sculpted ridges would indeed minimise the close-to-surface magnetic-fields flux attractive forces, so typically used in the magnetic grenades and shaped-charges used by the Germans - and thus risk being captured by the Soviets and being used upon the retreating Fascist forces armour, ..plus with some tree resins, lots of sawdust, silicas, concrete or rock dust, and some benzine, whitespirit, paraffin and/or synthetic solvents to 'wet it' enough into a thick adheasive paste which could be sculpted & dried through some forced evapouration heating.

[@SmallSoldier]

Thanks Steve I’ll check it out.

[@darson100]

Always helpful and always interesting to watch

[@robbeale6523]

Excellent video, really inspiring and encouraging

[@grahamwhitcher1454]

I love the video Martin, I am currently building a dragon kit (the F13). Going to give zimmeritt a go, keep up the great work!

[@jarrodhoughton5606]

Very nice. Enjoying watching. I am getting better at welds, thanks for that!

[@TheRyatt]

Fantastic result.

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Great result Martin!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Uncle Martin .

[@DaytonaRoadster]

you can defiantly tell hes a true Slav, cause his tap water in that cup looks like it came straight out of a soviet tractor factory bathroom! Also Unky NightShift, can you do a SCI-Fi Tank, like the Leman Russ Tank from 40K? Maybe show us how to UPDETAIL a plain model like that, that has NO real world counterpart? That would be super, i'd though some shekels your way to help pay for it! Maybe just a nice kitbashing video?

[@briandamage5677]

Right angle ruler. Great work!

[@nadiedeinteres1285]

Man I look forward to fridays in a lot of ways because of your videos hahahah. Great zimerit work

[@frankw7266]

"In a true ghetto fashion"... in your accent. 🤣🤣🤣 I about fell out of my chair!! Good stuff... keep up the great vids.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Great video. And you know, practice makes the master. "Lion ROOOOWWWWWAAARRRR" (Throws the chair across the room.)

[@thomaselvins5569]

I like it. Good explanation and step through - thank you