I had 3 existing tanks that needed to be refitted after over 5 years on the battlefield (Pershing, Sherman, Tiger) and a new Pnzr IV waiting for a color scheme.
Each was originally built as quickly as possible, getting a rattle can paint job.
I selected the Pershing first
- Color : One color - OD green (late war shade)
- Weathering and wear : Minimal (late war)
- Tools: Most would have been hidden in storage compartments
I can build them quickly and get them running properly fast enough. It's the making them pretty that takes me the most time.
I have recently started using a airbrush, and I feel braver attempting monochromatic colors. Want to work my way up to the P IV in Normandy camo. Next will be the Tiger refit (early war - gray).
I recently ran across Mig Jimenez's video about how to paint armor with nothing but acrylics! My new shop has limited ventilation, so I am trying to eliminate the volatile stuff.
I finally took some advice from a fellow tanker -
"Just Build Something". So far, it seems to be working.