Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 11:25 PM UTC
Interesting news for AFV modelers from Monroe Perdu Studios - a company better-known for its extensive range of diorama products.
MPD051 - Zimmerit for Tamiya Panther G

Using the laser-cut techniques which they have used with considerable effect in many of their Diorama products, the company has announced a Zimmerit set in 1/35th scale. The material used is equally suprising: etched paper. There are several immediately obvious advantages - no special clippers, files or bending tools needed. No priming for paint is necessary. No special glues or epoxies required. The zimmerit easily attaches to the primed model with ordinary white glue(PVA). The paper is easily modified with a sharp blade to simulate battle damaged areas or specific patterns around tool mounts. This feature allows for complete customization of each tank project. The sheet also contains "extra" pieces for further customization of parts like fenders or schurzen. Complete application instructions are included.

MPD501 retails for $22.00 and (Worldwide) postage is only 50 Cents.

The company's website/on-line store can be seen:

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spitfire303
I find it rather expensive it has the same price as Atak resin zimmerit. This is the downside of all AM resin kits and this one makes no better. Pity. spit
MAR 05, 2009 - 04:15 AM
jimbrae
There have (inevitably) been a few misconceptions about this product. Some of the most common ones have been addressed directly by Michael Bishop, Primarily, the nature of the product. The thread on Missing Lynx can be seen: http://www.network54.com/Forum/47207/thread/1236253811/A+New+Zimmerit+Concept-
MAR 05, 2009 - 04:58 AM
captnenglish
Since Mike Bishop is local, I've actually seen this set in person and it's quite impressive. Jim I'm not much of an armor guy, but if you are looking for someone to review this set and you can bring it to SCAHMS, I can write up a review in no time. BTW, speaking of SCAHMS, did you get the PM I sent you pertaining to SCAHMS I never heard back from you and time is running short
MAR 05, 2009 - 10:43 AM
kriegsketten
Great innovation indeed! But one thing puzzles me though - have they not experimented with plastic card instead? The advantage is simple: you can use regular model cement plus you can melt the edges down to the model thus removing the need to putty? (at times of course). Maybe the problem lies in getting the right plastic sheets in the appropriate thinnest - oh, what do I know? Hope they've got enough research material to create multiple versions for a single subject - not all Panther Zs are alike - and a chance to create field-applied versions too! A great opportunity to expand the range! Hope to try the products one day. Cheers! Lawrence
MAR 05, 2009 - 12:52 PM
MonroePerdu
Sometimes I wonder why I even try.
MAR 06, 2009 - 06:24 AM
jimbrae
Yep. I know the feeling. Welcome to the age of the 'Instant' Review...
MAR 06, 2009 - 06:35 AM
firstcircle
Can I just point out that Spitfire, so spit, is his call sign, so not meant to be an insult or anything. So all he really said was that like a lot of aftermarket kits it is a bit expensive for him personally. No biggy. Remember too that not everyone on here is a native English speaker and things sometimes can come out seeming a bit more abrupt than intended. So keep trying Michael, you know why you do really.
MAR 07, 2009 - 10:28 AM
PantherF
If no one steps up to the plate on this, I would be willing to do this review for I do have the Tamiya Panther G Early Version in the stash. Just let me know.
MAR 07, 2009 - 10:58 AM
marcb
It looks easy to use, However it seems like the vertical lines forming the squares don't connect from top to bottom, as in the real pattern.
MAR 14, 2009 - 09:04 PM
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