One other thing. I don't know if it is still accepted but years ago it was accepted that some Tunisian Tigers were an olive green (speculated by some to have been from Italian air force stock). That's how I built mine.

Then I plan to do some chipping with Tamiya hull red mixed with buff, and some Tamyia German grey.

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Then I plan to do some chipping with Tamiya hull red mixed with buff, and some Tamyia German grey.

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Say if I may weigh in on this aspect, please skip the chipping! Not just because "chipping" is sooooo overused, but it really isn't necessary! At what earthly point would any Tiger in Tunisia suffer such distress that paint would be worn down to the primer? Ok, I know, we don't want it to look boring so a lil of the grey on the edges is nice cause it gives a good effect artistically.

It's a fad that will be with us for a while, but you don't need it. What was the service life of a Tiger in the Tunisian theatre? How many of them saw extended combat before being abandoned? How much paint on high upper surfaces will be worn off by driving through low scrub? These tanks weren't repainted with some thin white-wash style concoction, they were painted pre-theatre at the factories (as I understand) and so the paint will be rather robust.

As you said with your other plans, there are so many other weathering options to use. Sun bleaching, dust and sand in all the nooks and crannies, pin washes to bring out shadows. I think doing the chipping will be out of place and unnecessary for this particular Tiger. And yes I acknowledge that it is just ma' two cents!!