Hey I'm just getting into modeling tanks and I was wondering what is the best way to paint, paints used, what types of paints, and what is the best tank for a starter besides the Panzer IIf(I already built it)? All help wanted THANKS!

Brendan

Hmmm... kind of a tall order, but here goes. Bear in mind I'm a WWII U.S. fan!
Any of the older kits from Tamiya. The M3 Lee comes to mind. (personal favorite) It's very easy to build straight out of the box. Even the M3 Stuart is an easy starter. Neither kit is very accurate historically, but for a starters, they're great.
The best way to paint is of course with an airbrush. If you do not own one, brushing is still applicable.
I use only acrylics. Model Masters and Lifecolors. They are easy to work with, easy to clean up after, and have a huge variety of colors to choose from.

Thanks alot but I'm a Panzer freak so I'm gunna get another panzer BUT THANKS!

Hmm... how about neutrality? Tamiya's T34/85 Tank is a good build. Green too!

HAHA I'm not the Russian type I will build something American or Italian before I do a rRussian tank hehe

The panzer IV by Italeri is a good choice for your next model. I use Polly Scale paints mostly. There is so much good info on this site, track-link, and missing lynx that I would spend some time looking at them for guidance on how to paint the vehicle before I even started. Then as I had specific questions, I would ask for clarification.
capnjock

If you need a good starter German tank kit I would recommend the Tamiya Brummbar. Easy to build OOB, big slab sided sucker. Fun, too. I have built it several times.

Shaun

I think tamyias Tiger 1 early production a easy kit to cut your teeth on,can be painted either panzer grey or dark yellow or triple camo colour,and its such a beast. spraying i use Tamyia acrylics hand brush I use Humbrol or revell enamels good luck mate

Brendan,
You might want to look into a couple of books, "Panzer Modelling" by Tony Greenland, and/or "Modeling Tanks and Military Vehicles" by Sheperd Paine. Both of these are great reference books for building AFV models. They each have many tips and techniques for building, painting, and weathering. You might be able to find them at your local hobbyshop, if not there I just checked Amazon.com and they have them.

Mike

Couple of "box shakers" that Tamiya make and are WW2 German kits are both of their newer PzKpfw III chassised vehicles. I highly recommend their NEW StuG III Ausf. G "Fruhe" (early) and their new PzKpfw III Ausf L. Easy to build kits that are outstanding.

Thanks a lot guys I'll look into all those kits and when I get the money I buy that book Mike ok well thanks a lot everyone BYE!

Brendan