Hi Dan
The world of armour modelling can be a daunting one and the key is to start off small and learn from each build. Then on your next build implement what you have learnt and over a period of time you will gain a lot of experience. We have all asked the basic of questions over our times as modellers and there will always be unjudgmental help on the forum for you. Above all enjoy the hobby.
Once you have built the tank the art of painting and weathering (making it look used and abused) the model offers a multitude of choices. Generally modellers will prime the model using primer paints that offer a range of colours. You can get grey, black and red oxide along with many other colours. Once done then you will look to apply a base coat to provide the colour of the tank that you want. You will need to decide if you want to paint your model using a brush or airbrush. You will also need to decide which manufacture of paints you wish to use. Your main priority is to build the model so there is plenty of time to look into these decisions through many media options including this forum. Its a lot easier to ask questions on the forum as so many of us have been there and done it and will support you along the way. You don't want to paint your tank orange if it should be yellow :smiling5: :smiling5:
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Just to answer your question about red oxide primer. The majority of German armour was primed by the Germans in the factories with a red oxide primer. It was then painted in grey or yellow depending on the time of production and where the armour was going to be used. Don't get too into this at the moment as it can be a minefield of information. As and when you are ready to paint we can give you information on the colours you should use for Wittmans Last Tiger if needed.
One stage of the weathering process in modelling is chipping. This is where modellers try to replicate paint chips and wear and tear. Therefore modellers will use a red oxide primer and then add on a top acrylic grey coat (for example) and then "chip" this coat to reveal the red oxide primer and thus create a more realistic look. However other modellers don't want to "chip" their models or chip in a different way, and will use a grey or black primer instead. Hopefully that answers your question
Happy modelling my friend
The world of armour modelling can be a daunting one and the key is to start off small and learn from each build. Then on your next build implement what you have learnt and over a period of time you will gain a lot of experience. We have all asked the basic of questions over our times as modellers and there will always be unjudgmental help on the forum for you. Above all enjoy the hobby.
Once you have built the tank the art of painting and weathering (making it look used and abused) the model offers a multitude of choices. Generally modellers will prime the model using primer paints that offer a range of colours. You can get grey, black and red oxide along with many other colours. Once done then you will look to apply a base coat to provide the colour of the tank that you want. You will need to decide if you want to paint your model using a brush or airbrush. You will also need to decide which manufacture of paints you wish to use. Your main priority is to build the model so there is plenty of time to look into these decisions through many media options including this forum. Its a lot easier to ask questions on the forum as so many of us have been there and done it and will support you along the way. You don't want to paint your tank orange if it should be yellow :smiling5: :smiling5:
:thumb2:Just to answer your question about red oxide primer. The majority of German armour was primed by the Germans in the factories with a red oxide primer. It was then painted in grey or yellow depending on the time of production and where the armour was going to be used. Don't get too into this at the moment as it can be a minefield of information. As and when you are ready to paint we can give you information on the colours you should use for Wittmans Last Tiger if needed.
One stage of the weathering process in modelling is chipping. This is where modellers try to replicate paint chips and wear and tear. Therefore modellers will use a red oxide primer and then add on a top acrylic grey coat (for example) and then "chip" this coat to reveal the red oxide primer and thus create a more realistic look. However other modellers don't want to "chip" their models or chip in a different way, and will use a grey or black primer instead. Hopefully that answers your question
Happy modelling my friend
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