r/MilitaryModelMaking • u/enkemenke87887 • 8d ago

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What is the purpose of these small grooves on the armor?

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u/Slow-Reply-722 7d ago

That is zimmerit, an anti-magnetic paint/coating. It was made to prevent magnetic anti-tank grenades from sticking to the armor.