1:35 Panther Zimmerit decal type 4

The real subject

Zimmerit was a paste-like coating with which the German army covered the armor of its vehicles in the second half of the Second World War. It was meant to prevent magnetic anti-tank charges from sticking to the plating. It was applied with a spreader, and the dried layer carried a pronounced pattern of grooves or waves, which differed between individual makers and batches. On a model it is one of the most conspicuous surface features and at the same time the hardest thing to imitate by hand.

What the set contains

Decals with a Zimmerit pattern for the Panther tank in 1:35 scale. The type 4 designation distinguishes this pattern from the other variants in the same range, so it can be chosen according to how the pattern looks on a particular subject. The decal solution has the advantage over applying paste that the layer stays thin and even and does not cover the rivets or fine details of the armor.

Building and painting tips

• Apply it to fully assembled and smoothly sanded armor, as every unevenness shows through a thin layer.
• First spray the area with the base color of the vehicle; the pattern goes on top of it.
• Before you soak the sheet, check in the instructions whether it is a self-adhesive version; a soaked self-adhesive film is ruined.
• With a wet version, let the sheet rest after soaking, lay it on a moistened area and press the excess water out with a soft brush.
• Varnish over it once dry, otherwise the edges would be at risk during further shading.

Terms of supply

A set of decals is supplied as described. The tank kit, paints and varnish are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.