Panzer kaput! Tamiya Tiger 1 restoration.

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Re: Panzer kaput! Tamiya Tiger 1 restoration.

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AGKPeiper wrote:I'm a big fan of tiger stripe camouflage and this simplified variant suits.
Just a word of caution, AGK, masking a model up for striped camouflage is a lot easier on a Jadgpanther than it would be on a Tiger, as it doesn't have the shape of the turret to contend with. Even then, it takes a lot of work. :problem:
I used a simplified striped arrangement (based on an actual Jagdpanther) here:
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On the other hand, it does make for an individual model, since most go for a conventional there-colour pattern, to a plain Afrika Korps style weather Dunkelgelb finish. Anyway, following along with interest, and without steam engines... :D
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I love it and those wheels look great!
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No masking involved here. I shall pencil the pattern on and then use brushes for the colour.
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Ach so!
It may end up being more of a traditional tiger stripe.
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Yes, however you tackle it, drawing roughly straight lines across an irregular shape ain't easy :problem: :D
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I use Lo Tak paper to mark out camo patterns on my armour.
I think I am about to upset someone :haha:
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Its organic baby! Straight lines aren't a thing in nature.
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Resting at an angle while the glue dries under the section of side flap I knocked off while painting dries.
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The song, 'I think I'm turning Japanese..' comes to mind for some reason. :D
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