Zimmerit for King Tigers

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Tiggr
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Zimmerit for King Tigers

Post by Tiggr »

I've been trying to source Zimmerit for my KT - not having much luck, there seems to be a shortage.

Been trying to find the Atak type.....
Does it matter if its for a Tamiya or an HL ? Presumably any little differences can be trimmed off ?

Anyone know any sources ? (Henschel turret)
Tiger 1 Early Taigen,
Tiger 1 Mid Torro,
Tiger 1 Late Taigen,
King Tiger Taigen (P)
Jagdtiger Torro
King Tiger (H)
King Tiger Torro (H)
Tiger 1 late Torro
Panther G Taigen
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Re: Zimmerit for King Tigers

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I have some decal sheets (tamiya) for zimmerit, I got with a second hand KT. its for the henschel turret,2x sheets, hull and turret.

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Re: Zimmerit for King Tigers

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Give forgebear a shout he's an atak stockist. It should fit a henglong with some minor mods.
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Re: Zimmerit for King Tigers

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The Atek kit fits mostly but the rear will require trimming. Also if memory serves me it comes with a bow machine gun part that is meant to replace the smooth one on the tank. But it doesn't fit right, I used green modeling putty to make the zim for this part.
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Re: Zimmerit for King Tigers

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Thanks guys. Much appreciated. :thumbup:
Tiger 1 Early Taigen,
Tiger 1 Mid Torro,
Tiger 1 Late Taigen,
King Tiger Taigen (P)
Jagdtiger Torro
King Tiger (H)
King Tiger Torro (H)
Tiger 1 late Torro
Panther G Taigen
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Re: Zimmerit for King Tigers

Post by Jake79 »

Tiger buy some milliput and have a go making your own..save you a few £'s.
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Re: Zimmerit for King Tigers

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If I was retired I would but time is a bit short at the moment. This work lark gets in the way !
Tiger 1 Early Taigen,
Tiger 1 Mid Torro,
Tiger 1 Late Taigen,
King Tiger Taigen (P)
Jagdtiger Torro
King Tiger (H)
King Tiger Torro (H)
Tiger 1 late Torro
Panther G Taigen
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Re: Zimmerit for King Tigers

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If you use Milliput for a Zimmeritt finish on your Tiger 2 it wont be your work getting in the way it will be the frequent appointments with the psychiatrist, :crazy:
You do know that the United Nations have declared it a "Cruel and unusual punishment", :/ I was surprised that President Trump didn't suggest it instead of "Waterboarding" :haha:
My only thought is what have you done to "Jake" in the past for him to suggest it ? :lolno:
Use "ATAK" It is out there somewhere.
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Re: Zimmerit for King Tigers

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Oh Mr Jarndice :/ :/ :/ ;) ;)
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Re: Zimmerit for King Tigers

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I'll carry on until I find some Atak. :haha:
Tiger 1 Early Taigen,
Tiger 1 Mid Torro,
Tiger 1 Late Taigen,
King Tiger Taigen (P)
Jagdtiger Torro
King Tiger (H)
King Tiger Torro (H)
Tiger 1 late Torro
Panther G Taigen
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