{"product_id":"zimmerit-plastic-sheet-a4-for-1-35-model-tanks-trumpeter-09972","title":"Zimmerit Plastic Sheet (A4) For 1\/35 Model Tanks (Trumpeter 09972)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlastic sheet pre-molded with a Zimmerit pattern — the rough textured anti-magnetic mine coating applied to late-war German tanks from 1943 to 1944. An A4-sized sheet gives you enough material to cover multiple tank builds without having to sculpt Zimmerit by hand from putty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal Zimmerit was a textured paste German factories applied to tanks during 1943-44 to prevent magnetic mines from sticking. Reproducing that texture by hand using putty and rollers is one of the hardest skills in tank modeling. This pre-molded sheet skips that work entirely — cut sections to fit your tank, glue them on, paint, and you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWorks great for:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/35 late-war German tank builds — Tiger I, Tiger II, Panther, Panzer IV, StuG III, Stug IV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifically vehicles produced between mid-1943 and September 1944 (when Zimmerit was discontinued)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference-photo recreation of Zimmerit-coated historical vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetail-up of any kit that doesn't include molded Zimmerit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner-friendly alternative to sculpting your own Zimmerit from putty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic sheet pre-molded with authentic Zimmerit pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4 size — substantial material for multiple tank builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrumpeter \/ Mastertools 09972 product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut to any shape with scissors or hobby knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach with plastic cement, CA glue, or epoxy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to apply:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the surfaces of your tank that need Zimmerit coverage (hull sides, turret sides, glacis on most vehicles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut a section of sheet slightly larger than the area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest-fit on the curved or flat surface before gluing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply plastic cement or CA glue to the tank's surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the Zimmerit sheet into position and hold until set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim flush with hobby knife once attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime and paint to match the rest of the tank's camouflage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zimmerit was applied only to vehicles produced between July 1943 and September 1944. Earlier or later production runs don't have it. Verify with reference photos for your specific vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo complete a Zimmerit-equipped Tiger II detail-up, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-efta\/products\/1-35-pe-set-for-german-king-tiger-schurzen-voyager-pea398\"\u003e1\/35 King Tiger PE Schurzen set\u003c\/a\u003e for proper brass sideskirts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbyist Haven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39550620565606,"sku":"HH-ZIMMERITPL-02197-01","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1374\/4527\/files\/zimmerit-plastic-sheet-a4-for-1-35-model-tanks-trumpeter-09972-hobbyisthaven-517.webp?v=1772812094","url":"https:\/\/hobbyisthaven.com\/en-efta\/products\/zimmerit-plastic-sheet-a4-for-1-35-model-tanks-trumpeter-09972","provider":"HobbyistHaven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}