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- The Zimmerit coating, developed by the German chemical company Chemische Werke Zimmer & Zimmerit, a coating applied to German armored vehicles in the mid-to-late stages of World War II, specifically from August 1943 to September 1944, was designed to protect them from magnetic shaped-charge mines that enemy infantry might attach to their surface. The idea was to apply a layer of Zimmerit over the armor, creating a rough, non-magnetic surface to reduce the likelihood of the mines sticking to the vehicle.
- The material was applied in textured patterns, often with wavy or grid shapes, using special tools. These designs were not only visually distinctive but also increased the effectiveness of the protection by reducing the contact surface of the magnets with the vehicle's surface.
- AMMO presents the first fast-drying acrylic paste for recreating Zimmerit on your models. Apply the Zimmerit paste with a spatula, then use one of the Zimmerit tools included in the set. A.MIG-8583 Zimmerit Application Tools for easily and realistically reproducing patterns. The paste has the same color as the original Zimmerit, providing an extremely authentic finish to the model.
- For those who wish to delve deeper into the knowledge of Zimmerit, the book AMMO ZIMMERIT The Definitive Modeling Guide (Spanish) A.MIG-6312 offers extensive information on its historical context, application methods, and painting and weathering techniques. With several step-by-step chapters on modeling techniques, it is an essential reference for achieving realistic Zimmerit finishes.
- Characteristics:
- High-quality acrylic formula in a convenient 20ml tube.
- Non-toxic and allows for easy cleaning with water.
- Ready to use, quick-drying and easy to apply.
- It can be applied with brushes and spatulas, and textured with tools such as... A.MIG-8583 ZIMMERIT APPLICATOR TOOLS
- It replicates the texture of real Zimmerit to scale, making it suitable for models at 1/35, 1/48, 1/16 and up to 1/72.
- Realistic color, just like the original Zimmerit, ideal for authentic chipping effects or for recreating vehicles in the factory before receiving the final coat of paint.
- It offers a longer working time than other fillers, allowing for comfortable etching of the texture. It is recommended to apply Zimmerit in sections to ensure precision and control.
- It can be worked for at least 20 minutes, hardens in one hour, allowing you to create chipping effects and fix pieces, and hardens completely in 24 hours, ready to paint.
- Durable yet easy to chip once dry, allowing for realistic damage to be created with a curved blade, achieving an authentic wear pattern. Its adhesion is specially formulated to achieve this effect.
- Calibrated hardness to facilitate sanding and cutting, allowing easy removal of excess material in unwanted areas.
- It can be painted and varnished once dry for a flawless finish.
- Instructions for use:
- Clean and prepare the surface of the model.
- Apply a thin layer using a spatula or other suitable tool.
- Mark the desired pattern with A.MIG-8583 ZIMMERIT APPLICATOR TOOLS
- Allow to dry completely before painting or varnishing.
- Clean and prepare the surface of the model.