Is it me, that always stops when the tank is built and got the base color on it then looks at it for months before deciding the camo scheme and weathering? Or is it normal? I got two to that point and going to start a third. I want to thank all the tankers on this board that give me the ideas and material that feeds my addiction. I'm just rambling because I can't decide on a camo scheme.....LOL,

Happy Tanking!!

Bill

What have you built that needs a camo scheme?

I never have that problem, I paint and then I look at it and wonder is this really what I wanted? shaun

mine are usually planned ahead time i usually say to myself well if i get this tank i'm going to do this to it or if i get that tank i will do this to it...lol

I have 5 German builds that need a decision on an appropriate camo job ........ I also have 4 US builds that just need an olive drab paint job, but I can't decide which shade of olive drab ...... I don't even want to think about weathering ........
Rex

I have a Hooben Elefant in desert sand and trying to decide what scheme, The brown and green sprayed squiggles, or the brown and green leopard diamond patch work. A Iwo Jima Sherman with the 3 o 4 color scheme, A m4a3e2 sherman Jumbo What theater? A M4A1E8 EZ8, What theater. I have a stock Tamiya Sherman in OD and stock markings. Walker Bulldog with stock markings. And a M4A2 in the wings to be started. I guess I just have to pick and go with it.until it's done.. Any one know who supplies different decal sets for the shermans? At least I'm not alone.
Keep Building

Bill

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.

all i ever use is dollar store acrylics

I've been using nothing but Vallejo and Future for about 10 years now. Great stuff, great AFV color selection, including all the RAL numbers.

In terms of building, I've done the same thing over my entire model making career, whether it's static or RC. I start off hot with the research and gathering of materials, build the kit, then get bogged down in the details once I get to the end. During the main building and fitting you see real progress, then when you start the finishing touches it slows down. Then something else shiney comes along and my priorities shift.

It would probably take a psychologist to explain why I get a JS-2, build it with a bunch of mods at a non-stop pace, paint and weather and have it down to just a few stupid details: painting the tow shackles, adding the shovel clamp, applying some exhaust soot. It's been about 4 months and I'll most likely never do it.
Then there is the Pz IV. Do all that work on the Thoma Schurzen and zim, all that's left is adding the tools, muffler and weather. That's two builds ago. ***?

The best solution for deciding the paint is to pick an actual vehicle with photographic evidence before you build, amassing what you need to copy it (colors, decals, stencils, etc) and go, that way you know it'll work, just don't second guess your choice.

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Ausf .......
Are we related? You sound like my long lost twin brother. I go through the same stages of fun and frustration on my projects too !!!!

Battledays are as close as you can get to a "deadline". A bit of extra incentive to get the project done so you can show you work to people who will appreciate it. TamiyaCON was the ultimate motivatior. Most of our battlefield improvements were driven by trying to improve upon last years display AND you could enter your tank in a formal model competition.