King Tiger (henschell)

[NAB]

Is this correct for the base coat on the KT?

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[HERMAN BIX]

Over red oxide primer, yes it is.

[NAB]

Over red oxide primer, yes it is.

So I definitely need to red oxide the tank? I've red oxide the metal parts to prime them

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[jarndice]

I really would suggest you use Metal Etching Primer on all the metal parts THEN Red Oxide Primer (It was what German Armour 1938/1945 used as a primer ) after that your pretty much on your own

[NAB]

But what I'm saying is why do I need to red oxide the whole tank?

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[jarndice]

Your the one trying to build an authentic model of a German Tiger 2 and it was primed in red oxide and often delivered from the factory in that colour to forward workshops where the top coat would be applied although some Tanks did receive a full paint job at the factory prior to delivery.
BUT it is your Tank and you are free to paint it in any colour or combination of colours that you want

[Jofaur86]

For info

KT de Rad, member of the forum, and representative of the model leaving the factory, with anti-rust primer, and the various markings
https://radindustries.wordpress.com/202 ... -friedhof/
if it had been a Panther, could paint it pink

[Estnische]

No you don’t need red primer - unless you want to simulate where the base paint came off and exposed the primer underneath. Lots of folks here do it and then you don’t see any red once the Dunkelgelb goes on, except inside hatches. Even then it should be off-white inside the personnel compartments. Just my two-pence worth.

[NAB]

Some metal parts turned up today.
Unfortunately it seems there is only 2 towing cables in metal. The other cables on the side of the KT aren't supplied. Don't know what to do about that yet

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[NAB]

Would some gun bluing give the towing cables a nice effect?

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