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Engine colour for a Maybach
arsenal1
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Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 08:54 PM UTC
Please could someone advise me on the colour of a Maybach engine.
I am doing a Trumpeter 1/16 Jagdtiger and at the moment I am doing the engine.
I am using Tamiya paints and In the instructions it’s saying that the bulk of the engine is XF65 Field grey which is the colour of the German uniforms as I understand it. Anyway to me it looks more like a dark grey green and it doesn’t look right to me.
I also looked at the Tamiya XF63 German grey and to me that looks a little bit to dark to me.
What would everyone’s thoughts be on this and if not Tamiya paints then what paints would they use.
I would be very grateful for any help.
Best Regards to all.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 09:18 PM UTC

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Please could someone advise me on the colour of a Maybach engine.
I am doing a Trumpeter 1/16 Jagdtiger and at the moment I am doing the engine.
I am using Tamiya paints and In the instructions it’s saying that the bulk of the engine is XF65 Field grey which is the colour of the German uniforms as I understand it. Anyway to me it looks more like a dark grey green and it doesn’t look right to me.
I also looked at the Tamiya XF63 German grey and to me that looks a little bit to dark to me.
What would everyone’s thoughts be on this and if not Tamiya paints then what paints would they use.
I would be very grateful for any help.
Best Regards to all.


I did a build here a while agoe, The Pics. aren't showing in the forum section.
Here's a link to the Pics. that might help.
https://1drv.ms/f/s!ArouE_A-TfGGgYx0Cq4sLEMDgpChKQ

Donald
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Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 10:36 PM UTC
Well the engine in question is the Maybach HL230:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maybach_HL230

If you google him you will also find a page "Fahrzeuge-der-Wehrmacht" that has more pictures. Maybe those help
SSGToms
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Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 11:50 PM UTC
I have always found print references calling for Maybach HL230P30 blocks were black. However, if you Google Images "HL230P30" you will find original engine blocks in black, dark grey, and field grey.
arsenal1
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - 08:57 AM UTC
Thanks Guys.
Looking at a lot of the info that I received from you guys and doing a bit of research I now know what I will be doing.
I would just like to say thanks to all the members on this fantastic website that make it what it is.
Best Regards to all.
Mark.
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - 10:37 AM UTC
Here is the link to various Maybach engines for various vehicles and other useful info.

Excellent reference:

http://halbkette.de/Artikel/Motoren.html

Cheers,
arsenal1
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 05:19 AM UTC
Thanks Joe.
I would like to recommend 2 books that I have just received today and although it’s about the Panther tank and they basically use the same engine.
Nevertheless for anyone doing a panther build the books would be an invaluable source of reference.
The books are called The Research Squad Panther project volume 1 drivetrain and hull and Volume 2 Engine and Turret.
They are by The Wheatcroft Collection.
The photos are second to none.
I would highly recommend them.
Best Regards to all.
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