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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 04:32 AM UTC

What putty do you guys use for zimmerit? I found out that the carpenter's interior wood filler from Elmer's (yes, the elmer's glue manufacturer) which I bought it for PhP 59.75 at Ace hardware can be an alternative. It's cheaper than the tamiya putty.

At the moment I'm at the testing stage.... I think it's sturdy because once dry it did not fall off from the plastic (although its for wood). I evenI tried hitting it on the table to check if it would crack or fall off from the plastic, but fortunately it did not.

Does anyone have any experience using the wood filler as a substitute?

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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 11:27 AM UTC

My first try with Zimmerit was with Milliput epoxy putty. Apparently, it takes practice to do it right. IIRC, there's a method on how to use Milliputt for zimmerit in this site, which involves rolling it really flat, then applying it on the model then "screwing" it (for lack of a better term hehehe) to make the ridges.

Haven't tried wood fillers, but I have used the dust that came from sanding wood as a filler before (long long long time ago when I was just a simple village idiot in the hobby world... come to think of it, I'm

still

a simple village idiot in the hobby world! #:-) )

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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 06:42 PM UTC

I read this article somewhere. It's just like preparing a pie crust. Roll the milliput really thin then apply on tank. Liberally apply talcum powder on the rolling surface to keep the putty from sticking.

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Posted: Sunday, November 16, 2003 - 01:41 AM UTC

I've read about milliput, but I do not know where to buy it and I think it also costs. I used the elmer's wood putty because of the price (PhP 59.75 118ml), availability and the slow hardenning time (compared to other putty).

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The pic above shows the test zimmerit I did to the glacis of a Panther Type A (DML). I can now confirm that it does not crack nor fall-off from the model and can be sanded similar to other putty.

If there are questions on how i managed to apply it just say so and I'll be more than happy to post it. KitMaker Network :: Putty for Zimmerit (23)

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Posted: Sunday, November 16, 2003 - 11:26 AM UTC

Sounds like a better (and hugely cheaper) material than milliputt. Milliputt can be bought at JMN. Last time I was there (last Saturday), they only have 1 remaining - the Super Fine variant. P350.00. The standard costs P250.

The pattern you did looks very good. Did you use a stamp? BTW, FSM did an article on how to do different Zimmerit patterns and which pattern was used on what vehicle. If it's not online, and if you're interested in it, I can have it photocopied and give it to you, perhaps at Richie Rich.

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Posted: Monday, November 17, 2003 - 01:02 AM UTC

GI: I did not use a stamp. The pattern shown is the vertically ridged with secoondary cross-hatch. The zimmerit pattern commonly used for panther D and A. Thank you for your offer, but I do have a copy of May 2002 FSM.

Materials Used:
1) Elmer's Wood Filler (Carpenter's interior) -- cheaper than the same brand used for exterior purpose.
2) Bonanza internet card
- Used for making the horizontal and vertical grids.
- Used for smoothing the putty.
3) Old brush
- For even distribution of putty -- make sure that it is slightly wet
4) Hobby knife
- used for making the ridges
5) Water
- Prolongs putty life

Note: If you plan to use it, I suggest you scoure the surface using the hobby knife (not too deep)

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What is the best putty for Zimmerit? ›

Milliput Epoxy Putty is a good way to do Zimmerit. It takes over 30mins (for the 'normal' Milliput, not the 'super fine!) to become hard(ish) and can be worked easily with the help of various tools and water.

What to use for Zimmerit? ›

I recommend Zimm-it-rite as the best material for modelling Zimmerit. So, using putty, either Green Putty, Milliput or Zimm-it-rite, I recommend the use Zimm-it-rite however, follow the steps below to produce an authentic and in scale Zimmerit pattern.

What are the best Zimmerit tools? ›

Razor saws, Zimmerit stampers, Tamiya Zimmerit tools, Trumpeter Zimmerit tools etc of them can work fairly well. If time isn't a factor thin rolled Milliput Super Fine and a small screwdriver or stamper are the best of the best in my experience.

What is Zimmerit paste? ›

There was concern that the Allies would copy this weapon, so Zimmerit, a paste applied to German tanks and assault guns, was devised as a countermeasure. Although it was not fully anti-magnetic, the thickness of the paste and its patterned application was meant to reduce a magnet's ability to stick to the tank.

What is better than wood putty? ›

Wood putty and wood filler are two popular compounds used to repair wooden objects. Wood putty is great for covering up nail holes, scratches, dings, and small gouges. Wood putty does not harden, making it ideal for outdoor use. Wood filler is stainable and sandable, whereas wood putty is not.

What is the usage of Zimmerit? ›

It was used to produce a hard layer covering the metal armor of the vehicle, providing enough separation that magnetically attached anti-tank mines would fail to stick to the vehicle, despite Germany being the only country to use magnetic anti-tank mines in numbers.

Is Zimmerit flammable? ›

Despite the results of the tests proving Zimmerit wasn't flammable, the Germans too dropped it.

Did all Tiger 1 tanks have Zimmerit? ›

Some, but not all. The Tiger 1 entered production in April of 1942, but Zimmerit wasn't introduced until November 1943. So any Tiger 1 built before November 43 wouldn't have had Zimmerit applied.

Did all Panther tanks have Zimmerit? ›

All Panther tanks produced after August 1943 had the Zimmerit anti-magnetic tank coding as a defense against magnetic anti tank mines.

Did Panzer IV have Zimmerit? ›

Pretty much any tank or closed top tank destroyer would have used it. So yes any Panzer IV operational during that time period should have had zimmermitt installed. On the other hand, most Panzer IVs only had Zimmerit on the hull and turret front and hull rear, since the sides were protected by the skirts already.

Which type of wall putty is best? ›

If you are looking to buy the best type of wall putty for your walls, you can choose from the two best options - Nerolac Acrylic Wall Putty and Nerolac Cement Wall Putty. They are ideal for both your home renovation projects as well as for revamping wall paint for your commercial space.

What is the number one waterproof putty? ›

Birla White's Wallseal Waterproof Putty is certified as 'Best Waterproof Putty' by Karvy Insights Limited.

What is the difference between epoxy and putty? ›

Both plumbers putty and epoxy pipe lining use epoxy for sealing water leaks. However, plumbers putty goes on the outside of plumbing pipes in order to temporarily stop a leak, while epoxy pipe lining is used to permanently stop leaks and restore the integrity of the plumbing pipe.

What is the best putty for Warhammer? ›

Green Stuff is often the preferred epoxy putty of wargamers. It is flexible and gives a fine cut, making it ideal for adding intricate details to goblins, orcs, and other fantasy creatures. For highly-detailed Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons and other fantasy work, it is perfect.

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