Sturmtiger Zimmerit für Tamiya Bausatz, 1/35 - Eduard Accessories 35380

The reference Eduard Accessories 35380 is a set of photo-etched parts at 1/35, intended to depict the Zimmerit coating on a Sturmtiger Tamiya model. This detailing accessory is for scale modellers who want to enhance a build with a applied armour texture, at this scale.

Zimmerit was a coating applied to certain German armoured vehicles during the Second World War. Its ridged or grid-patterned surface is a distinctive visual detail on the affected armoured vehicle replicas. Photo-etching helps reproduce this relief with a very thin thickness, without having to manually create the texture with putty.

An accessory for a 1/35 scale armoured model

Designed for the Tamiya Sturmtiger, this Eduard set complements the corresponding plastic kit. The 1/35 scale reduces the real vehicle’s dimensions by a factor of 35 and is a common scale for military vehicle models and dioramas.

Careful surface preparation, meticulous separation of the photo-etched parts, and suitable bonding to metal components help achieve a clean fit. An undercoat is generally useful before painting to unify the materials and improve adhesion. The Zimmerit relief can then be enhanced with nuanced paintwork, washes, or controlled weathering.

Features

• Brand : Eduard Accessories
• Reference : 35380
• Type : Zimmerit photo-etch set
• Subject : Sturmtiger
• Scale : 1/35
• Recommended kit : Tamiya

Cyanoacrylate glue or an adhesive suitable for photo-etch, precision tools, a primer, and model paints are useful additions for assembly and finishing of this accessory.