Tirpitz Paint Scheme July/November 1944

[dvenn]

Hi Guys, im just about to order my Trumpeter 1/700 scale Tirpitz, i want to finish it in its final paint scheme, i have the John Asmunssen tirpitz site with the paint scheme applied, but it gives no indication as to what the colours are. So i was wondering if anyone could give me some indication of what White Ensign Paints i would need, it appears to be only three colours of which one (the deck camo) appears to be blue. Any help would be much appreciated.
Many Thanks
Dave

[edgar]

Rust, with big holes in it.
Edgar

[ptcruiser]

Hi Dave
Try this link for the RAL no's which may help:
floatingdrydock.com/camo.htm

Pretty good info here too (as you say)...
www.bismarck-class.dk/tirpitz/tirpitz_menu.html

Alfie also has my reference books - I handed them over to him after I built the Heller 1/400 version and completed it in the September '43 scheme. I'll try and take some (dusty) photos tomorrow. I used Humbrol approximations.

Rich

[tim]

Also give White ensign a call and have a chat to them about the paints you need. You will find them very helpful indeed.

[ptcruiser]

Here you go Dave, whether they're of any use you decide.
I used Gold Medal Models "1/400 WW2 German Warship Fittings Set" for the railings, radar etc. The model has suffered extensively from my inability to drive carefully and a lot of the rigging needs replacing (I used fine stainless wire from the necklacing section of Hobbycraft).

Rich

[dvenn]

Many thanks for the replies guys, very helpful, i have spoken to John at white ensign and he thinks the camo on the deck is green, although on John Amussens site the late 44 scheme looks blue.
Cheers Dave