German Pz.Kpfw. Tiger II Porsche Turret (6)

Just got a very quick update for the King Tiger. The oil paints are now dry and I can put on other layers of stuffs on it. Some of the zimmerit areas are actually pilled off and I have put up some MIG pigments to rust it a little. Some paint chippings are also performed as well.

German Pz.Kpfw. Tiger II Porsche Turret (5)

More treatment on the white camo. This time, I was using while oil paint to enhence the effect from a top-down motion. Dark mud pigment from MIG was also used under the hull so I will be able to prepare the wheels being attached. More progress will be on the wheels and chains before I put this kit back to the shelf.

German Pz.Kpfw. Tiger II Porsche Turret (4)

This is the first time I am applying winter camo on a AFV kit. What I am trying is the hair-spray approach which has been widely used among foriegn builders. The picture below is after the first trial in which I tried to work on a first layer of white camo. I will be doin another layer to see how the layering works out.

After the second application of white camo, the lower hull is now having a better look. At the same time, the first layer of white camo has also been applied on the turret and barrel.

German Pz.Kpfw. Tiger II Porsche Turret (3)

The #314 King Tiger had a 3-tone camo underneath, so what I am trying to do is to prepare the camo in the first place. So when I apply the winter camo later on, this 3-tone camo can still be visible as the base.

German Pz.Kpfw. Tiger II Porsche Turret (2)

Tonight I had the sand yellow painted and I have actually thinned it with plenty of white color so I get more contrast from the surface. But from the pic it seems I have overdone a bit. Probably I will fix the color tune again tomorrow before I have the other colors on it.

Finally I have made up my mind to put it as the #314 Porsche Tiger. I have been thinking of the #10, 11, 13 livery as well. But I would like to try the winter camo anyway.

German Pz.Kpfw. Tiger II Porsche Turret

I have had this King Tiger assembled a long time ago but not patined yet. These days, I have wrapped up a bit from the bench where I put both the WIP Tiger I with. And I have started painting this little huge tiger now.