Online references to German WW2 Panzer Camouflage patterns

alan2525 · 08-04-2007

The title of this thread should be pretty self explanatory.

I'm after a good reference online for Camouflage Patterns and Colours of German WW2 Military vehicles. Any links with references to paint chart colours would be ideal! I'm using Vallejo Model Air colours.

I'm sure there's a lot of info out there and no doubt I'm not the first to ask such a question!

**Bluewavestudios** · 08-04-2007

Whilst there are Numerous Pics on the Internet on Panzers, I can certainly recommend a book if you are interested in the Panzer V or JagdPanzers (These were built on the same Panzer chassis) Have a look at the pics below, all the photos in the book are on the Tamiya Kit but the information & tips could equally be applied to any model of same, there are some very useful colour schemes in there too and excellent photos of detail etc.

The ISBN Number is 1-902579-42-9

Should be available in any decent book specialists, Well worth a look.

A search on the ISBN number will show the book with a new cover with the JagdPanzer on the front and renamed it Panzer and JagdPanzer, Given that they have covered both tanks well in this book, it makes sense.

The 3rd Pic shows the new cover on this book.

Regards....Mark

alan2525 · 08-04-2007

Thanks for the advice. In the search for reference material I also found this really nice tutorial on painting and weathering AFV's

http://www.missing-lynx.com/articles...nt/jbpaint.htm

alan2525 · 12-04-2007

I had a bit of an online shop on Amazon and purchased the book Mark recommended above - Good stuff!

I also purchased the following book

Osprey Masterclass - Panzer Modelling

The book contains loads of fantastic photos of the authors amazing collection of panzer models, lots of information on how he constructed them and finished them and a whole host of hints and tips about superdetailing etc. A very nicely produced book with great quaility photos, hardback and Amazon currently have it for £8.50 off the RRP too!

ISBN-13: 978-1841762364

A guide to panzer modelling, covering the techniques and materials, tools, reference sources, construction and conversion methods, and artistic touches. This second edition has been brought up-to-date with developments from the manufacturers, and there are photographs of over 20 new models.

**Bluewavestudios** · 12-04-2007

Thanks Alan,

Glad you liked the book and I will certainly check out that other one you mentioned, always handy to have a few reference sources.

Regards....Mark

AerynPk · 12-04-2007

Ive got a book which helps you decide on what paints and camoflauge you need for certain tanks. Well it use to be dads. That's what he used for the Tiger 2 tank.

alan2525 · 08-05-2007

Char - Do you have any more details about that book?

I went to Bovington Tank Museum this Bank Hols - picked up a copy of:

GUNpower 22
By Tadeusz Melleman
Published by AJ Press
ISBN 83-7237-157-1
http://al-press.com

I haven't seen this series of books before but they are a great reference for the historian and the modeller alike. Contains lots of WWII images and pages of 1:35 Scaled three view drawings. I'd recommend any of these books for those wishing to add some valuable reference material to their modelling libraries! Also contains airbrushed profile drawings depicting variants and camouflage patterns used by the vehicle.

I've got the