_GOTOBOTTOM
Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
Hosted by Darren Baker
Zimmerit and tool brackets
TankSmith
Visit this Community
Florida, United States
Joined: August 17, 2010
KitMaker: 87 posts
Armorama: 87 posts
Posted: Monday, December 20, 2010 - 11:03 AM UTC
How does zimmerit work when there are tool brackets (like the side of a tiger 1)?Is the zim applied around the brackets or over them or any third choice? Pix would be great! Thanks for your help!
barkmann424
Visit this Community
England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: November 23, 2008
KitMaker: 357 posts
Armorama: 353 posts
Posted: Monday, December 20, 2010 - 11:24 AM UTC
Hi Anthony!
The pattern was rolled into all the open spaces around the bracket or clamps, then over-rolled to fill in the missed sections. Where the gear tool would not fit, the pattern then appears to be applied using a trowel/spatula. Around the Kugelblende, rear hull obstructions, Bosch lamp bracket, Mantlet, and around the lifting lugs on the forward portion of the Turret sides.











Drop me a line if you need anymore, info on the techniques.

Cheers Phil.
TankSmith
Visit this Community
Florida, United States
Joined: August 17, 2010
KitMaker: 87 posts
Armorama: 87 posts
Posted: Monday, December 20, 2010 - 12:36 PM UTC
Thanks Phill! One question: I'm using Milliput and can't figure how to mask the areas where the brackets and such should go. Any suggestions?
 _GOTOTOP