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sturmtiger exterior / interior colour ???
USMarine
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Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined: September 17, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, April 22, 2006 - 04:14 AM UTC
hey

1.it says in the sturmtiger instrutions that the interior colour is plain white,is that true.
2.and i would like to paint the exterior like this,but only have paint brushes




matt
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Posted: Sunday, April 23, 2006 - 10:34 AM UTC
Yup, its white or pearl white for the sturmtiger interior.
If you only have brushes you could still do the camo.
First paint the kit completely dark yellow (XF-60 if you use Tamiya) afterwhich paint the camo colors by using masks.

Here is an article in FSM that would help you in brush painting Basics of Brush Painting

Cheap masking suggestion:

First cut the shape of the camo you want using masking tape. Place the tape on the area where you want the camo to be. Paint over the area using your brush. Repeat process until you completed the camo... you will end up with have hard edged camouflage..

or

Using a cardboard (index card will do) draw the desired camo shape then cut it. Put the index card over the area (give ample space between the surface and the index card maks-- 2 - 3 mm height would probably do) where the camo should be. This time you need to use paint from spray can. Spray over the
mask and you would get soft-edge camo.

BTW, try my suggestions on test areas before doing it on your kit...

Hope this helps...
Cheers
didiumus
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Posted: Sunday, April 23, 2006 - 11:07 PM UTC
Actually, the interior is more of a cream color than white. I think it is called "Elfenbein" or something like that. Testors Model Master has this color in both enamels and acrylics.

Hope this helps,

Scott Gentry
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Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006 - 12:54 AM UTC
the cream or ivory color should be more correct. there are also likley to be areas of the red-brown primer inside as well.
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Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006 - 02:18 AM UTC
http://krimi.tripod.com/sturmtiger/sturmie.html

sturmtiger walkaround i found on the net for the project iam building ( also a full int)

Frank
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