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Idd Sander, Zimmerit werd ook op Duitse helmen gebruikt....
What is 'zimmerit' and why was it applied to helmets?
The word "zimmerit" refers to an anti-magnetic cement-like paste that was applied to armored fighting vehicles. The German's invented this material to prevent infantry troops from attacking vehicles with explosive magnetic devices. The material was occasionally used on helmets for added camouflage. When used, zimmerit was generally applied by brush but could also be sprayed using large pneumatic guns. The material was then painted with camouflage colors.
ironmarc schreef:met wat voor soort verf werden de camo helmen eigelijk geschilderd? Weet iemand dit toevallig?
Heb een stukje gevonden:
The various paints used to camouflage helmets were derived from a concentrated paste that was issued in 2 kg. and 20 kg. cans. This paste was introduced in 1943 and was manufactured in such a way that it could be thinned with water or gasoline and applied by brush or spray gun. When thinned with water, the paste proved to be relatively unstable under harsh conditions. Running or smearing of the paint, especially before it was completely dried, was common. As a result gasoline became the preferred thinning agent over water. In some cases even motor oil was used as a thinning agent http://www.german-helmets.com/Camouflage%20Paint.htm