Armor: How to create zimmerit

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mando.villarreal@wnco.com - 19 Jul 2008 12:11 GMT

I would like to know how to go about creating zimmerit on a tank
model. I was thinking of using 2 part epoxy (plumbers) putty, but it
dries hard and I wanted to chip some off. The other option was going
with filler putty, but since it bonds to styrene, I can't conceivably
picture how to chip it.

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Gerald Owens - 19 Jul 2008 12:53 GMT

On Jul 19, 7:11 am, mando.villarr...@wnco.com wrote:

> I would like to know how to go about creating zimmerit on a tank
> model. I was thinking of using 2 part epoxy (plumbers) putty, but it
> dries hard and I wanted to chip some off. The other option was going
> with filler putty, but since it bonds to styrene, I can't conceivably
> picture how to chip it.

This question gets asked every week or two on the bigger armor
websites. Just go to armorama.com or track-link.net and do a search
for zimmerit. You'll find many bulletin board posts and even tutorial
articles. Epoxy putty actually works very well. It can be chipped
after it hardens with a craft knife, or you can do the damage while it
is still setting up.
Gerald Owens

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