Just got these

[whitestar]

Hi Treadheads

I have heard that these 2 models built by revell are nicely detailed Iam going to build both OOB as I think 1:72 is a bit small for PE anyway for the Tiger 2 I would like to try a Camo scheme

So Guys any ideas would like to make it sometime during the european campaign either after D Day or Slightly before I Do'nt know when the Tiger 2 Porsche Turret was active So hopefully someone can help me there

and as for the Other Tank It came with the Tiger for an auction win of £10.75 which I was really chuffed.

Don't know much about this second Tank,

any help here would be great

Pics for your Perusal Ta

[AnonymousDFB1]

Nice Justin, Daz will be your man for German armour.

[Stormbringer]

These sites may be of use to you

http://www.panzer-reich.co.uk/index.htm

http://www.achtungpanzer.com/achtung-panzer-home

I will say this much though, your Porsche King Tiger will need zimmerit applied. AFAIK only the prototype wasn't coated in it.

HTH

Pete

Edited August 25, 2008 by Stormbringer

[whitestar]

Thanks Pete

I knew Zimmerit would rear its ugly head at some point just not my first build, I Do'nt have any Milliput but do have humbrol filler can I use this for zimmerit

also how much of the tank actually has zimmerit applied, I need to learn the tech terms you treadheads call everything, I only know "engine deck " and "turret"

the big swingy thing with the main gun, I could do with a Generic Treadyclanky thing walkaround.

Iam so excited feel like a big kid playing with his toy tanks, always wanted to build Some Armour I really like the WW2 German armour seems more I dunno "mean"

and the Tigers look awesome

Apologies for any Bexyisms that have crept in

justincantwaittostart

[Stormbringer]

also how much of the tank actually has zimmerit applied

Hull sides,front and rear but NOT the track skirts and turret front sides and rear pus the gun mantlet.

Here's a link to my 1:35 scale DML Porsche King Tiger that should (I hope) give you an Idea of where zimmerit should be applied.

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12210

I can't help with what to use for the zimmerit as I always use cavalier or atak resin stuff when needed. the KT in the other thread came with the zimmerit applied.

HTH

Pete

Edited August 25, 2008 by Stormbringer

[whitestar]

Cheers Pete

Both tanks could feasibly have been In Theatre circa 1944 45 as the Panzerkampfwagen Is Ausf H and therefore only 1 variant superseded this and that was ausf

J

Bad news for me both would have zimmerit applied in 1943, by the way the 2nd link was extremely helpful,

As for the zimmeritt application hopefully Treadhead King will be along soon

all the best

Just followed your build link, Super Job Pete By the way what Is a Mig Filter ?

Edited August 25, 2008 by whitestar

[Stormbringer]

Justin

The easiest way (I think) to describe a Mig filter is that it's a very well thinned down pigment that you apply over a painted model to slightly alter the shade etc. They come in packs of 3 and need continual stirring to ensure optimum coverage. Maybe someone else will be able to describe it better that I have.

Pete

[MASH4077]

You will not need zimmerit on the IV "H" as long as you model the one on the box lid, the application of zimmerit "in the main" ceased later in the war

[daz greenwood]

Zimmerit ceased to be used on German armour from September 1944.

I hth Justin.

[whitestar]

Cheers Guys So would you say that Zimmeritt the Tiger 2 and not the IV H

What can I use to Simulate Zimmeritt I do not have any Milliput as I have mentioned earlier

Thanks

[Stormbringer]

There are a fair few methods for simulating zimmerit. Some folks use a pyrogravure (whatever that is) others use milliput or something similar. I have even heard of people using no nails. It might be worth your while perusing some other modelling websites or back issues of modelling mags.

HTH

Pete