Is there a trick to applying decals to zimmerit surface?

[jarndice]

JTRACKS if you type in "zimmerit" into the search box on the top right of the page and click on search it will take you to lists of texts to do with ZIMMERIT, just click on what interests you. shaun

[MichaelC]

I'm new here so please excuse my ignorance. I was under the impression that zimmerit was a clay or putty type substance. Do they coat the entire tank with the stuff to get the pattern? Thanks.

They usually cover it up to a level where a normal (crazy) infantry cannot reach when they run up to the tank to place the magnetic mine. I believe when they apply them they do it a section at a time so that they have time to apply the pattern before they dry out.

[hotte8487]

the trick is: take no decals at zimmerit surfaces

But i tried painting the numbers and it looked like a monkey did it.

Using a softener is the normal way to apply decals on difficult surfaces. But a zimmerit surface is not only a bit uneven, a zimmerit surface has valued a double so long surface. This means the decal must become through the softener double the length. This is impossible (for me).
Look at Michaels decal, there is it good to see what I mean.
I've used stencils and my airbrush, shortly described in my report about my Tiger 1, it's not perfect, but for me even better than decals.

But everybody makes his own experiences.

http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... 76#p112476

Here additionally still two pictures.

I've used such self made and self-adhesive stencils. The first stencil still remains at the surface, after drying glue the second stencil exactly over the first and brush again.

[jarndice]

Here is a question for David, I have always been given to understand that the German army ceased using Zimmerit when the High Command realised that it was only the German Army who was using magnetic mines! What say you my hero. shaun

[jtracks]

I'm new here so please excuse my ignorance. I was under the impression that zimmerit was a clay or putty type substance. Do they coat the entire tank with the stuff to get the pattern? Thanks.

They usually cover it up to a level where a normal (crazy) infantry cannot reach when they run up to the tank to place the magnetic mine. I believe when they apply them they do it a section at a time so that they have time to apply the pattern before they dry out.

Thank you Michael C

[jtracks]

JTRACKS if you type in "zimmerit" into the search box on the top right of the page and click on search it will take you to lists of texts to do with ZIMMERIT, just click on what interests you. shaun

Thank you, need to remember to use the search button before I ask.

[jarndice]

JT, ALPHA will give you an arguement, but I have always thought that the search box is a resource much underused, unlike you and I, probably 60% of the members of this Forum have never used it, their loss! shaun

[ALPHA]

JT, ALPHA will give you an arguement, but I have always thought that the search box is a resource much underused, unlike you and I, probably 60% of the members of this Forum have never used it, their loss! shaun

NO Nothing wrong with the search box.....If you have the patience

ALPHA

[ALPHA]

the trick is: take no decals at zimmerit surfaces

But i tried painting the numbers and it looked like a monkey did it.

Using a softener is the normal way to apply decals on difficult surfaces. But a zimmerit surface is not only a bit uneven, a zimmerit surface has valued a double so long surface. This means the decal must become through the softener double the length. This is impossible (for me).
Look at Michaels decal, there is it good to see what I mean.
I've used stencils and my airbrush, shortly described in my report about my Tiger 1, it's not perfect, but for me even better than decals.

But everybody makes his own experiences.

http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... 76#p112476

Here additionally still two pictures.



I've used such self made and self-adhesive stencils. The first stencil still remains at the surface, after drying glue the second stencil exactly over the first and brush again.

I vote stencils..they are the best thing to doing the numbers by hand

ALPHA

[Jnewboy]

Here is how you do it:

1.Turn surface to horizontal (so the chemicals wont run off easy)
2.Flood surface with micro-sol using a brush
3.Slide decal off onto surface that has micro-sol already on it
4.Position decal to desired spot then apply more micro-sol over it using a brush
5.Wait 1 minute for micro-sol to soak in
6.Use a cosmetic make-up sponge wedge to pat it down lightly into grooves of Zimmerit
7.Wait 5 minutes or until the decal appears to be drying but not totally dry
8.Apply Walthers Solvaset lightly with a round brush over the decal only not on the paint
9.Do not touch for at least 3 hours then spray on Dull Coat or Acrylic satin varnish to protect it

Just note the Solvaset is basically acid, it eats the decal and leaves only the color of the decal but if it is touched the decal is ruined so let it air dry.