I am building a kit to give to my father for Christmas 2014. It is a M46 Patton of the 73rd Heavy Tank Battalion Operation Ripper, with the tiger face on the front. Need help finding a custom decal shop that will be able to recreate from photos I have of my dad's tank in Korea. Any suggestions as to where I can obtain would be appreciated. Also you research fanatics out there can help me with coloring. I will share photos from Korea as interested.

Get in touch with Georg Eyerman (Armorama call sign "TheGreatPumpkin"). You can look him up using his Armorama call sign here and send him a PM.

He runs Decalcomaniacs: Decalcomaniacs Home Page

He should be able to help you out.

HTH!

Hi Lou,
Thanks Mike! A couple of words are in order here before we start any discussion. Do not event contemplate doing the tiger stripe camo pattern with decals. This is something that should be painted. It will look like crap no matter how good your decal skills are simply because of the myriad of contours involved and the fact the decals will buckle on the corners. That being said, unit bumper codes, serial numbers and vehicle names will be a snap. Drop me a line at [email protected] .
Regards,
Georg

Georg, I am not talking about the large tiger stripes of the Co A, 6th Tank Btn, but the 73rd Hvy Tank Battalion as shown in the photos in my gallery. I don't know too many persons with the painting skills to paint that face in 1/35 scale. Please advise.

Lou,
Send me PM with the link and I'll take a look.
Regards,
Georg

Did you get the information I sent to you?