Hello everyone.

I've never used Atak zimmerit before but I have a Dragon Stug iv (early) that I'm thinking of using it on.

While there are a few reviews on it on the Internet, there is nothing specific to the Stug iv.

Has anyone used it on a Stug iv before? How is the fit,especially around the raised areas?

I have no.prior experience with this method so I'm trying to get an idea how difficult it will be to apply properly.

Thank you!

Hi Mike
I used it and I had no trouble at all.
Jacob

Hello Mike,

I have used ATAK zimm sets several times and always had a perfect fit (if) you use the correct set designed for the specific model. I use a 2 part epoxy to give me some working time to slide the sections into position as with superglue, you tend to get an instant 'grab'.

Buy this range of zimm sets with total confidence.

Gary

Atak zim is usually kit specific. If it's specifically for the Dragon Stug IV early you should have no issues. I used the Atak zim on my without problems.

Thank you guys, I'm very relieved to read this! I'm no good with putty so the 'usual' method of zimmerit application is out of the question for me. I'm really glad that the Atak sets are so highly recommended and seem to be very easy. Thanks too for the two-part glue advice-that sounds very wise.

The set I've found is for the specific kit I'm building (DML6520) so I'm happy to hear that the fit should be good. Looking at the kit,it just seems that there are so many angles and intricate surfaces that need covering!

You can use sand paper to sand the thickness of atak's zimmerit parts down, it works very well and very fast, You can glue it with almost every normal hobby glue

Thanks! So I don't necessarily have to use cyanoacrylate (superglue)?

I would probaly not want to use CA glue as it will bite too quickly, alternatively try 5 minute epoxy that way you will be able to adjust things before it sets I used the stuff on some Pe zimm last week and it worked very well.

Cheers Ben.

If you've never done this before 5 min epoxy might not give you time to get everything placed and aligned, even if you don't do the whole kit at once. I use 15 min epoxy as it allows a bit more time to be sure everything is aligned properly and enables you to do the entire kit at once if that is your preference. Good luck.

If you're YouTube friendly, my friend made a video where he builds a Dragon StuG IV and uses Atak Zim. Should be within the first few minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDJ21hvHx9A

Thanks so much to everyone for the advice and assistance!

Actually, the easiest way is to use a glue pen, like a pritt stick. That gives plenty of time for final adjustment. If you feel its necessary, then use a tiny bit of superglue at the edge.

In addition, just like when assembling the kit, after you've cut the zim from its' sheet, dry fit to ensure it lines up correctly before gluing.