I need help with M46 tiger paint pattern

gjek

Member since
February 2003
From: Tacoma WA

I need help with M46 tiger paint pattern

Posted by gjek on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 9:12 PM

I have set my sights on the 6th batallions tiger striped paint scheme in Korea. My problem is it really bugs me when I build or paint something inaccurately. OK I know I should get over it but I haven't yet. I have several reference photos of the sides and front views. What did the top view look like? Did the pattern stop at the top edge of the turret? The cupula is not painted in my pictures. Did the pattern extend to the rear deck? Was the tops of the sponson boxes painted? What were the real colors? The text says yellow but all of the artists renditions show more of a school bus color or orange.

Happy Birthday Marines! Uh Rah!

Msgt USMC Ret M48, M60A1, M1A1

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 10:58 PM

dig up the Squadron signal Armor in Korea book. Don't know if it covers your particualr unit, but it does show several 46's in Tiger paint

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 11:17 PM

I'm working on the same kit right now.I'm primarily following the pics on the box.For color I used Tamiya spray TS-34 Camel Yellow and TS-5 Olive Drab.I especially like the Camel Yellow.It's a darker yellow but is glossy.I plan to hit it with a little dull-coat.I'm not sure about the stripes yet.The photos of the model show Olive stripes.The box art depicts black and a little white.
BTW,the Tamiya sprays are the best I've ever used.Good luck.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 11:32 PM

I forgot to mention,normally I brush armor.I went with spray for this one because past experience has shown that working with yellow can be a real bitch.It wont cover anything but white and that poorly.Can you say visible brush-stroke?Definately go with airbrush or spray paint for the yellow.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 11, 2004 2:37 AM

I decided to brush on Tamiya XF-62 olive drab for the stripes.It's starting to really come alive with those stripes!I'll keep you posted on my progress since we're doing the exact same tank.I definately want to hear about yours.

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Thursday, November 11, 2004 3:07 PM

Question for you gjek- your reference photos- do they show the tanks with or without the canvas cover over the gun mantlet? The one I have seen has it, but naturally Dragon doesn't provide it. Apparently Tanx workshop or someone makes one for a couple bucks, but I wanted to make sure before I try to order one. (Because to justify shipping, I will have to think of some other things I need from wherever I find it)

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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kaleu

Member since
February 2003
From: Racing capital of the world- Indy

Posted by kaleu on Thursday, November 11, 2004 4:12 PM

The Squadron Pershing book also has some very good b&w pictures and color plates. The Pershings had the cover over the gun mantlet. The pattern doesn't go to the back hull and appears to stop about halfway. Some of the tool boxes on the hull sponsons do have paint on them. The paint doesn't extend much past the top lip of the turret. I would think orange would be the main color (like a Tiger), but I haven't seen any color photos. Concord publishes a very good book on the war in Korea titled "Tank Warfare in Korea, 1950-1953"

Erik "Don't fruit the beer." Newest model buys: More than I care to think about. It's time for a support group.

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gjek

Member since
February 2003
From: Tacoma WA

Posted by gjek on Thursday, November 11, 2004 10:54 PM

In reply to JWEST21 All photos I have seen show the full gunmantel cover that extends down the gun tube. Trakz does make a nice resin gun mantel cover for m26/46 for about $11. it comes with two types. A full cover version that extends partly down the gun tube and one that leaves the guntube uncovered. There is also a canvas muzzle cover for an M26. Eduard also makes a PE set for the M46 and you can get an aluminum guntube. I also was thinking about getting a Tamiya M26 and choosing the best parts between the two kits.

Msgt USMC Ret M48, M60A1, M1A1

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gjek

Member since
February 2003
From: Tacoma WA

Posted by gjek on Thursday, November 11, 2004 11:12 PM

Thanks for the advice guys! I will keep you posted.

Msgt USMC Ret M48, M60A1, M1A1

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, November 11, 2004 11:20 PM

I don't know if this is of some help but I found these pics:

The dust cover is not installed in this tank.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 12, 2004 1:58 AM

Believe me,this helps!I forgot Kubinka had one of these.Thanks.

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jthurston

Member since
October 2004
From: Katy, TX

Posted by jthurston on Friday, November 12, 2004 2:24 AM

Looks like the top is green, in fact it looks like the stripes are just in a band around the upper-middle part of the chassis and the sides of the turret. Pretty cool...

~J

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 12, 2004 2:32 AM

I don't know how far you are,but try to put the tool stowage and the tow hooks on AFTER you apply the fang decal.I had to remove the hooks and snapped off the bow MG in the process.Boy did I blow a gasket!After all this I couldn't get the damn decal to fit right.I'm stuck free-handing it.This will be a first.

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Friday, November 12, 2004 8:57 AM

Dwight- nice pics. I bet Dragon modelled theirs based on this one, thus the lack of the gun cover.

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Friday, November 12, 2004 8:59 AM

gjek- thanks- the trax one is what I was looking at. I have spent a lot of $$ this month and didn't want to spend anyomre if I didn't have too. Looks like I must. Darn. I hate ordering models and accessories Whistling [:-^]

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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