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Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:08 pm
by Meter rat
Despite lacerating ones thumb, paint has been applied. The fun bit starts. Weathering and painting all the small bits, like the tools and tow cables.

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I think it needs some washes to blend it all in. Something new to try. Time to view Mr Tank-a-Lots tutorials.
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:23 pm
by Panzermechaniker
I decided to give this product a try and it is the best dirt/dust product I've used. I put it on all 3 Tiger projects and it matches up so well to the natural light brown dust that our tanks get covered in at the field in the summer months
https://ak-interactive.com/product/kursk-earth/
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:29 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
Thanks panzermechaniker: I will pick up some of the AK Interactive Kursk product.
I also recommend JNewboy's "Magic Grime":
Here's a good video Jon made to show how to use it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMYTAVeIYys
Here's a source on U.S. eBay where I get Magic Grime:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/153876128261
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:47 pm
by HERMAN BIX
The Grime is good stuff, just be mindful of it going onto Zimmerit though, it likes to stay in the surface & not wipe off as easily as a flat one does.
I have used it and it’s great
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:57 pm
by MrChef
I really like the paint colors you chose Mr. Rat perfect for the period she's portraying. Which brand and color names are they? I look forward to you weathering her up.

Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:21 am
by Meter rat
Thank you Mr Herr Dr, and Mr Panzermech for the suggestions. I need to finish the paint first, and contact Herr Rad for stencils.
Mr Chef. Paint is Tamiya Dark Yellow rattle cans, Red Brown, and Olive Green. All over automotive red oxide.
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:23 pm
by ColemanCollector
Lacerated your thumb...painting? There's a story there!
The bogies on those late Tigers add so much to look of the tank, and add so many more weathering nooks and crannies.
Mike.
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:59 am
by Meter rat
ColemanCollector wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:23 pm
Lacerated your thumb...painting? There's a story there!
Mike.
That would be comical. The lacerated digit is too embarrassing to tell tails.

Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:56 am
by MrChef
Re: D-Day. A very British Tiger
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:35 pm
by Meter rat
Ok, I’ll embarrass myself. I was trying to open a tin of corn beef and the key broke. Rather than use a tin opener like a normal person, I tried to open it with a a knife, and slipped.
