Dragon Zimmerit — Sculpted Accuracy, Engineered Authenticity In the world of scale modeling, Zimmerit isn’t just surface texture — it’s a story etched into history. Applied to German armored vehicles during WWII to protect against magnetic mines, Zimmerit was hand-applied by real crews using trowels and stamps, resulting in variations across factories, units, and time periods. At Dragon Models, we treat Zimmerit with the same respect and precision it was given in real life — not as a shortcut or afterthought. Patented Precision, Handcrafted Legacy Dragon’s approach to Zimmerit is backed by a patented production method that represents a milestone in hi-tech molding. Instead of relying on generic or digitally repeated patterns, we start with master-level modelers who sculpt each Zimmerit pattern by hand, directly into 1/35 scale — using the same techniques as full-sized tank crews once did. The result? No mechanical repetition, no sterile patterns — just the organic, battle-worn texture you’d expect to see on the real thing. We even replicate field modifications — those one-off solutions seen on weathered tanks, long after they left the factory floor. Still Untouched, Still Unmatched From the iconic waffle grid of the Jagdpanzer IV L/70(V) to late-war field modifications, Dragon’s team — pinpoints the exact style and placement of Zimmerit as applied to specific vehicles, at specific timeframes, from specific factories. Museum-Grade Research, Field-Level Detail Dragon’s Zimmerit is not just artistic — it’s historically and technically accurate. Our engineering and research teams analyze wartime photographs, surviving vehicles, and factory documentation to ensure: • The correct Zimmerit type for the production batch • The accurate pattern layout, down to asymmetries from field applications • The realistic wear and sculpted finish seen on front-line vehicles We even replicate field modifications — those one-off solutions seen on weathered tanks, long after they left the factory floor. Still Untouched, Still Unmatched To this day, no other manufacturer has matched Dragon’s level of Zimmerit authenticity. Many have tried to emulate our process — but none have achieved the realism, depth, and historical integrity Dragon Zimmerit delivers. With Dragon, you don’t just build a model — you recreate a moment in history with museum-grade authenticity and master-modeler finesse, all sculpted and scaled with an uncompromising eye for truth.