Hi everybody

Just after a small bit of advise if anyone can help me? I have just finished building a late model Tamiya Tiger I and am now ready to paint. I am hoping to replicate the Michael Wittmann Tiger No. 007.

I think im right in saying that it will be needing a Dark Yellow basecoat and Green and Brown patches on top of that. What will be the best way to airbrush the 'Mottled Camo' scheme as i do not want the large patches of Green and Brown on this model like the German 3 Colour/Tone camo.

Also what is the best way to lighten up the green and brown after applying so they are not such a contrast to the Dark Yellow? Should I apply a very thinned out coat of Dark yellow over the top of the whole model again just to blend everything together.

Many thanks in advance for your help

Brooke

I would recommend a filter of either Tamiya Buff acryl or MM Sand enamel.

Thanks for the advise Matt. I have Tamiya Buff Acrylic in my paint collection now. How would I go about making the filter? Please forgive my lack of modelling knowledge as it is a hobby I have just got back into after a while

Many thanks

I use a mix of 10:1 thinner to paint for filters. You can go as high as 15% paint to thinner. However, at 10:1 you can build up layers until it achieves the desired effect. Light coats are best. This is if you are using an airbrush. I'm not savvy enough with hand painting the kit to give you good advice.

Thanks for that tip. I was under the understanding that filters were a dedicated product n didn't know I could make my own. Good to know as it will be possible to make the exact colour filter for the task in hand. I will give this a try in my airbrush this week.

Many thanks again

Brooke