Hi folks,

I'd like to share my WIP - a Tamiya Panzer IV ausf. H. Added the zimm myself to differentiate it from the early production version. I kept weathering to a minimum as well - just a simple oil dot filter and some washes. Thanks for looking!

Nice job on the Zimm!!!

How did you do it, please?

Great Job!

Awesome job on the 4h Nigel. I really like how the zim turned out as well as the paint job. Also curious as the others on your zim method. Thanks for sharing.......Dale

Thanks Dale, James and Joe!

For the zimmerit, I used Tamiya's Grey Putty for the base and a set of Trumpeter Zimmerit Roller Tools (https://www.super-hobby.com/zdjecia/8/2/9/1860_rd.jpg) to create the pattern. I suggest working by small sections: the tamiya putty dries fast. Also, keep cleaning your tools so that the putty doesn't form on the ridges. I find that the Tamiya Putty is better at making thin and more realistic/up to scale zimmerit than using two-part putty (although this method is a lot more forgiving and gives you plenty of time to reshape the zimm)

Have you forgotten the mg, or did it break off?

It actually went missing during the build :/ Also MIA is one of the track holders in the lower hull. I'll put them back on when I find them. I'll just pretend that someone removed the MG on the front hull in the mean time due to "maintenance". Haha

Well done Nigel!

Thanks Marc I really appreciate it.