ZIMMERIT Painting & Weathering for Model Tanks

As requested, let's look at painting and weathering chipped areas of zimmerit. We will look at the specific colours of zimmerit, doing a little highlighting and microchipping, as well as applying a pinwash to make the texture stand out. Nice and easy, and I hope you guys enjoy!
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[@HamilkarBarkasScaleModelling]

superb weathering tutorial! works very well with a light base color, like sand yellow or a winter white wash.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you Michael!

[@gunstanksplanes9001]

If this was a Olympic event, you’d win gold. Well done!

[@DaveyChainZ69]

Another awesome video Evan. I like the personal touch. 👍

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Fantastic stuff again Ev, I just simply love your how to videos!! Alot we all know how to do certain things but I love watching them as you can always pick up more tips and learn different things !!

[@SergioSolo]

Excellent tutorial! Some of the close-ups look extremely convincing

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you Sergio! I look forward to seeing your Flanker :) so cool!

[@nadiedeinteres1285]

StuG man back at it again! The white wash chipping in the barrell looks amazing btw

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you!

[@AlexModeling]

Very interesting video! Great tutorial with very good technics! Thank you for this one!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you Alex!

[@SgtBones]

Yeah, you did do a video! Great stuff Evan!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you! I also did a video on painting the camouflage pattern, but no video on the weathering...but I will do much of the same on my next tank and that one will have a full video on it :)

[@merlinderoy3730]

Wie immer klasse und es wirkt absolut Realistisch. Danke 😏👍

[@Panzermeister36]

Danke Merlin 😏

[@pabassfisherman]

Freight train weathering would be awesome to see!

[@Panzermeister36]

I did a video on rusty boxcar roofs years ago and I will do a weathering video on a boxcar again someday too.

[@darronhedges5873]

i still have that zimm technique that results in a preformed robust sheet as thin\thick as you want,whatever pattern and damage you want.And you can work on it when its attached.Easy and not sticky or messy to make

[@Panzermeister36]

That sounds awesome! You sent me a message about that a little while ago?

[@darronhedges5873]

but its a lot of writing if you have no interest.I thought of it while listening to adam mann mentioned he was not big on do it yourself zimm with fillas or greenstuff.And pe isnt worth the money and resin is quite delicate.So i eliminated those draw backs.I repeated it a few times.all good.

[@marcodeluca8826]

Nice video again maestro!

[@SmallSoldier]

You have some interesting and informative videos. Keep up the great work!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you!

[@gregkalabokes8975]

Looks great!! Thanks for the tips!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you Greg :)

[@longlance67]

Awesome video Ev!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you Shane!

[@JMontana-zr6iz]

Before you begin your weathering, you painted the base coat colors using acrylic paints. What do you cover your acrylic paint job so that during washes, chipping and general weathering, what do you cover your tank with to protect the acrylic paint base?

[@Panzermeister36]

I painted the model with Tamiya acrylics which are extremely durable and not susceptible to the enamel thinners used in the washes. But, I will generally apply a satin varnish (I prefer the VMS Satin) to protect the finish and give a smoother surface for the washes to flow nicely over.

[@steviegibson5847]

YEAH! Cool effects.

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Stevie! I will have to give those Tamiya zimmerit sheets a try some day too :)

[@steviegibson5847]

Panzermeister36 they are a pain - you have to cut everything out. The DEF Models ones are the best!

[@ScaleModelAlberta]

Excellent video man. Well how about a King Tiger?

[@Panzermeister36]

I have the Mig AMMO one to do soon :)

[@Duececoupe]

Magic! 😲👍👌👏😍

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you Jan!

[@maxshow7949]

Super!

[@Panzermeister36]

Thank you!

[@jerryvolpini7987]

You and your Sturms - lol. Looks great, nice tutorial (not a big fan of the zim sheets though).

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Jerry :) yeah I know they are not as good as the molded on stuff or doing it by hand but I can't do this myself and no kits come with this MIAG zimmerit pattern. After the weathering I think it came out quite well :)

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Yeah I prefer doing it myself but the Sturm is a tough go with all the details. I agree, looks good and a lot less work.

[@ct5497]

What tool did you use to roll through the putty ? Thats awesome !

[@model.workshop]

Perfect! What is the KIT model (brand, number KIT)? How you make that zimmerit? It's fantastic!

[@monster85100]

Great video man...I have a question for you, what is the best dirt pigment you can have in your opinion? Just starting out and picked up some vallejo European earth pigment but I don't like it lol any suggestions for a beginner?

[@Panzermeister36]

I recommend some other brand....Mig AMMO, MiG Productions, AK Interactive, 502 Abt., Wilder, etc. I find the Vallejo pigments do not stick very well, are quick thick and clumpy, and are weird colours. I don't use them for those reasons.

[@monster85100]

Panzermeister36 Yeah I found that out the hard way lol and thanks man! I think I'm gonna go for the Abteilung 502 pigs.

[@Panzermeister36]

Make sure you get the "dry mud" colour, that's the best thing ever!

[@Pedro.Chapps]

Very Nice,

[@scoobytopdog]

Great video. I plan to use this technique on a Mid Tiger 1. Do you know if the zimmerit was applied over red oxide primer or the base colour? Thanks. Mick.

[@Panzermeister36]

On a Tiger it should be just like how I did it in this video. Primer, zimmerit, top colours...meaning you see the zimmerit colour upon chipping. The only exceptions are King Tigers which were primed before and after the zimmerit, and Panthers which were painted yellow before the zimmerit was applied, so you'd see red or yellow in those cases instead of the zimmerit colour.

[@scoobytopdog]

Panzermeister36 Thanks for that. My Tiger is currently red oxide overall, so I’ll apply the zimmerit straight on to that.

[@benij2431]

Great video, I am curious do you know what the colour of a tiger I chipped zimmerit would be, as in my panzerwrecks Normandy 2 they seem to be silver and white?

[@Panzermeister36]

Because you can find surviving equipment, colour photos, documents for how they would be prepared at the factory, and so on. When I was talking about the King Tiger I was referring to an example that was dug up in France a few months ago in great condition.

[@markburgess4528]

Hi, another great video. Can I ask which kit this is please?

[@Panzermeister36]

Thanks Mark. This is the Dragon StuG III Ausf.G Alkett May 1943 kit I believe but I heavily modified it to be a Miag November 1943 vehicle (so changing the tools, fender supports, engine deck, drive sprockets, and adding the zimmerit). The kit unmodified is very good though!

[@JMontana-zr6iz]

What satin varnish do you use? Is it thinned heavily or lightly?

[@Panzermeister36]

I use VMS Satin which doesn't need to be thinned. I just airbrush it directly. The VMS Matte Varnish is what I use for the final sealing coat.

[@JMontana-zr6iz]

@@Panzermeister36 I was trying to look up a video tutorial that you made (I believe) or someone else made where you mix Tamiya Clear and something else and that becomes the protective layer. Or was I missing something? I am having so much frustration right now trying to master a technique to make my tanks look like yours and some of the other modelers I see on KZbin like Night Shift

[@Panzermeister36]

I've used Tamiya XF-86 "flat clear" mixed with some X-22 "clear" to make a satin but VMS is easier as it's just perfect straight from the bottle

[@harryainsworth6923]

notice me senpai!

[@Panzermeister36]

I just woke up and I got your email ;)

[@harryainsworth6923]

i will find you and i will! ask you for advice on my panzer ii