Tiger battle Damage

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Sat May 24, 2008 12:56 am

Here is a shot of the start of adding small arms fire and shell damage to my tiger . It was a bit scary doing this .. The thought of having a factory fresh tiger is not for me . Dale

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Sat May 24, 2008 12:57 am

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sat May 24, 2008 7:24 pm

C'mon Dale give it good bash! A 76mm hit right on the front would look great! I'm with you factory fresh tanks look a bit odd, and only lasted that way in reality for a few minutes!
Great details to add!
Bob

Lionel Champ · Post by **Lionel Champ** » Mon May 26, 2008 8:50 pm

Trying not to change the subject to much, I am planning to show battle damage to my Tiger, but I don't know what base paint colour would show(if any) when the zimmerite chips off. I have a late production Tiger and I plan to have it in the 101st (Heavy) SS Panzer Battalion as at 06.06.1944. I am guessing that Dunkelgelb nach Muster (I think thats yellow) was used.Was red oxide paint used? If anyone could enlighten me,it would be much appreciated.
Ps I am new to the forum and would like to say hello to everyone.
Lionel

Guido Wolff · Post by **Guido Wolff** » Tue May 27, 2008 4:03 pm

Hi Lionel,
at that time, first half of 1944, red-brown primer in RAL 8012 was most likely used. Over this basic coat Zimmerit was applied. Overall Dunkelgelb at the factory. Camouflage was applied by the Tiger units.
If you ship off Zimmerit keep in mind, that Zimmerit itself had the colour ocker (some kind of light yellow-brown).
Guido

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Tue May 27, 2008 5:35 pm

Hi Lionel

It would probably depend on the severity of the damage. IE knocked off zimmerit from Artillery blast, collision etc. (exposing primer)or impact from a 75mm.(exposing primer and bare metal)

Like Guido describes, on my Panther, I painted red-oxide primer first then applied my zimmerit over that. Then Dark yellow and soon, camo. Hoping that if my zimmeit gets knocked it will expose the primer resembling somewhat the real look. Yet to be seen.

Just my 2 cents worth. Hope that helps. All the best

Tim

Lionel Champ · Post by **Lionel Champ** » Wed May 28, 2008 10:45 am

Thank you for the tips.It is definitely food for thought. I like the sound of collision damage with a hint of small arms fire. I don,t think that I am ready for shell damage. As Dale said,I can imagine that it is a bit scary taking chunks out of your pride and joy.
Lionel

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:20 pm

Yesterday on my day off , I finished the shell damage to the mantel of my tiger I use a dremal then stippled on some car filler with a stiff brush . When the weathering is done this will be high lighted. Dale

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:21 pm

This is the other side

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:23 pm

This photo shows the car filler stippled over the shell damage and the small arms fire as well . Dale