Diary of a tiger 1 (includes Final version) (1 Viewer)

[fmethorst]

Re: Diary of a Tiger winterized

Guys here are some pics of the white washed Tiger 1. The effect wanted was to have the water soluble mix well into the point where it was with the weather coming off leaving a rather worn look.

I used acylic white dauber to spatter the paint on then used asmall brush
to get the desired effect. I also used Migs new winter camo colour which, is not to bad and some pigments for the small amount of weathering applied to the lower hull. Wheels were lightly weathered with sepia wash and pigments (Russian earth) and, rust effects and smoke were applied to the spare track and, the exhausts at the rear.

The Tiger is now one of the five (502 tank battalion) at Leningrad/Lake ladoga numbered 1 through 5.

The only thing left to do is repaint the SS crew into Heer which, is well underway.

I know some wanted close up shots of the weathering which, I will post later today or, tommorow. Hope you liked this conversion of the new Tiger 1 from Kinga and country
Mitch

Now here we have an authentic looking application of whitewash.

In most cases whitewash was field appllied using a variety of techniques and would have an uneven appearance like this one with the underlying paint showing through in varying degrees. This uneveness is desirable and makes the camouflage more effective. In many cases whitewash would be applied in patches or stripes rather than over the entire vehicle. In addition to blending in with the operational surroundings the purpose of camouflage is to break up recognizable shapes so a pure solid white paint scheme could do more to betray a vehicle than hide it.

 

[Mitch]

Re: Diary of a Tiger winterized

fmethorst...

With the knowledge of AFV''s you seem to have that is praise indeed. Thank you
Mitch

Now here we have an authentic looking application of whitewash.

In most cases whitewash was field appllied using a variety of techniques and would have an uneven appearance like this one with the underlying paint showing through in varying degrees. This uneveness is desirable and makes the camouflage more effective. In many cases whitewash would be applied in patches or stripes rather than over the entire vehicle. In addition to blending in with the operational surroundings the purpose of camouflage is to break up recognizable shapes so a pure solid white paint scheme could do more to betray a vehicle than hide it.

 

[uksubs]

Great repaint Mitch but can't get over poor lack of detail on K&C armour
My £50.00 Dragon pre built 1/35 tiger as loads more detail

 

[Mitch]

UKSubs...

I think you pay your money and takes your chance but, if your happy paying an extra £165 then fair play.
Mitch

Great repaint Mitch but can't get over poor lack of detail on K&C armour
My £50.00 Dragon pre built 1/35 tiger as loads more detail

 

[uksubs]

UKSubs...

I think you pay your money and takes your chance but, if your happy paying an extra £165 then fair play.
Mitch

Well it will be interesting to see how the King tiger looks after my repaint

 

[Mitch]

UKSubs..

I hope you post it I would love to see itMitch

Well it will be interesting to see how the King tiger looks after my repaint

 

[uksubs]

UKSubs..

I hope you post it I would love to see itMitch

Will do

 

[Blowtorch]

Great repaint Mitch but can't get over poor lack of detail on K&C armour
My £50.00 Dragon pre built 1/35 tiger as loads more detail

Now that's not very fair imo. Can you build this diorama with Dragon 1/35 highly detailed inventory?

You are comparing apples to hamburgers. Not even the same food group.