1945 German Colors PDF

CAMOUFLAGE PROFILE GUIDE 1945 german colors
Original Idea, Design Supervision, and Cover Design: Mig Jimenez

Publisher: AK Interactive
Editor: Fernando Vallejo
Rendering Artist: Claudio Fernandez
Concept Development and Project Manager: Carlos Cuesta
Layout: PER
Texts: Mig Jimenez and Carlos Cuesta
English Translation: Iain Hamilton and Rick Lawler
Photos courtesy of Bill Auerbach and Lee Archer
Special thanks to: Iain Hamilton, Bill Auerbach, Tom Jentz,
Thomas Hartwig, and Mirko Bayerl
Claudio Fernandez would like to dedicate this book to Paulina,

Claudio Agustín, Gabriel Tomás y Christian
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Prologue
Modelers often rely upon black and white pho-

tos for reference and motivation when con-
structing and painting their models, and this is
especially true of the modeler who is interested
in World War II subjects. Period photographs
can be an important source of information to
the modeler, showing the vehicles, events and
personalities who took part and fought in the
largest conflict in human history. However, the
very nature of the black and white image can
be a challenge for the modeler as he is supplied
with only partial information. In fact, it often re-
quires an expert to extract all of the information
contained in a black and white image; determin-
ing a specific color from a shade of grey often
takes a trained eye. However, without the im-
portant color information a modeler is at a dis-
advantage, leaving them no choice but to guess
at the real life colors shown only as shades of
grey. Color brings life to our models, and if fact
many consider painting the most important step
in the modeling process. It is the use of color,
and more importantly the use of the proper
colors that place our models into their historical
context. At this point it is important to acknowl-
edge that certain modelers prefer techniques
that emphasize an artistic approach to color,
while other modelers prefer techniques that at-
tempt to match period colors exactly. I don’t say
that one style is more valid than the other, but
simply acknowledge that modelers use different
methods to interpret reality; some more expres-
sive and others more realistic.
While this book will be useful to all types of

modelers, I feel that it will be particularly use-
ful to the modeler who strives to apply realistic
colors to their models. Our teams of experts,
Carlos Cuesta and Claudio Fernadez, have
searched through hundreds of documents and
done extensive research in order to bring the
black and white photo into the color world. The
vehicle color profiles and interpretations pre-
sented within these pages are the result of very
careful study, ensuring that this presentation is
the most accurate interpretation of the colors
found on German vehicles in 1945, the final
year of the war.
Finally, I would like to explain why this book is

focused solely on the German 1945 vehicles.
The answer is simple; it is a very fascinating
period of history. Perhaps more than any other
year of the war, 1945 was the most dramatic
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for the desperate German army as it was forced developed were done so out of desperate ne- vehicles painted in the same manner – and this
to employ every possible resource in order to cessity. By 1945 the tide of the war had changed is why this particular year is so attractive to mod-
continue the fight. All types of vehicles were against the Reich, overwhelming superiority by elers. It has been my dream from many years to
employed in the transport supplies and sol- the enemy had forced the German army to be be able to offer a compilation of 1945 German
diers, and even pressed into front line service. on a defensive posture. Becoming invisible to vehicle profiles, and now, thanks to the efforts
And yet, even at this desperate hour, the Reich enemy aircraft and anti-tank gunners became a of these two authors – Carlos and Fernando –
was able to develop new technologies and new priority and so it comes as no surprise to learn my dream is realized. This book is meant as a
weapons systems. Historian often limit their that even during these final months of the war reference for modelers and I hope that you find
discussion to these new tanks, rockets or light the German army devoted a great deal of en- it useful, but it also for enjoyment; for looking
weapons, but the colors and camouflages de- ergy and resources painting and camouflaging back at a time in history where German tanks
veloped in these dark days was also impressive their vehicles. In 1945 the variety of colors and were full of color.
and who’s influence can still be seen today on patterns used by the German army was very ex-
our modern weapons. The colors and schemes tensive, and it is almost impossible to find two Mig Jimenez
Technical information
German late war colors base on historical evidence, color photos of the era, RAL catalogs, H.M. October 31st, 1944: Coating of Equipment of the Ground
Forces; Heeresverordnung no. 52, Coating of Equipment of the Ground Forces and Maschinenfarbe DIN 1844, ohne offizielle Anweisung ordinance.
RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb Aus 1944 DG III RAL 7028 Dunkelgelb Aus 1944 DG I RAL 7028 Mid war version
SHADOW BASE COLOR LIGHT SHADOW BASE COLOR LIGHT SHADOW BASE COLOR LIGHT
RAL 8017 Schokobraun RAL 8012 Rotbraun RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau
RAL 6011 B Resendagrün RAL 6011 Resendagrün RAL 6003 Olivgrün
CAMOUFLAGE PROFILE GUIDE 3

Introduction
Before you continue surfing through the next the excellent illustrations found throughout ing interviews with veterans in whom he has
pages of this book, I would like to explain to this edition. I also wanted to give you an ex- learned many details of the tanks and crews.
you few points regarding the purpose of this tra chapter that includes the Paper Panzers, a In recent conversations with Mirko we spoke
book. As many of you already know, I am a subject that has become very popular amongst about the tank colors in 1945 in which we were
modeller, and most of my efforts in my pro- modellers. With perhaps the exception of the able to agree through the actual tank parts and
fessional career have been to help other Maus, a few blueprints and Claudio’s imagi- paint chips the real colors used on German ve-
modellers to improve their skills and motivate nation are all that can guide us as we explore hicles during the war. From these pages, I want
them to continue in this great hobby. I am not these 1946 panzers. The Paper Panzer section to give him thanks for all his work researching
historian, my background is in the arts, psy- is totally subjective and cannot be based upon and studying all of these aspects in the history
chology, graphic, design and marketing. The photos of any actual vehicles, but please keep which are important for all modellers.
interpretation of the real photos is always a bit in mind that even when using our imagina-
subjective, but it possible to apply objective tions we can base our painting choices on the Coming to a conclusion on exact colors is not
analysis to black and white photos in order to knowledge we have learned by studying the an easy task even for the an expert, howev-
extract usefulcolor information. Sometimes actual 1945 panzers. er, if we use the information that exists from
our conclusion of a colormight not corre- real tank parts and by reading about the com-
spond with the opinion of a war historian or It is also very important that we use the experi- plex painting processes used in the factories
that of a person who dedicated his life to the ence and opinions of people who are involved and on the battlefield we can create a useful
study of German tanks. It is not my intention with the study of Military History. These peo- guide for modellers to motivate them to paint
to decide if a vehicle should only be painted ple have direct information from veterans or some of their unpainted kits. Now, there are
in a certain color, or to critique any particular artefacts that show the original colors of tanks no excuses for lack of references due to the
model. The purpose of this book is twofold: and equipment. Mirko Baryerl is one of these lack of color references. I hope that you enjoy
First, to provide to modellers a fountain of in- people. Mirko has studied in depth the history this work from Claudio and Carlos.
spiration and ideas to create new models, and of the battles that took place in the battles in
Secondly, to provide entertainment to the lov- Hungary in the closing days of the war, includ- Mig Jimenez
ers of German armour, history and the events
related to Second War World. The pages of
this book were created from the artist point
of view – using an objective perspective. We 1
have made a serious commitment to studying
every aspect of the colors used by the German
army during the final days of the war. Our goal
was to provide the reader with a good point
of reference for the interpretation period pho-
tographs. As you will see the task of interpre-
tation can be at times tricky, and perhaps you
may disagree with our findings and draw your
own conclusions. We feel that this type of de-
bate, one based upon critical analysis, can be
very positive for the modeller as we continue
to unravel the secrets of the past. The color in-
formation and interpretations presented in this
book are the result of the extensive research as
performed by Carlos Cuesta. The task, howev-
er, is not simple due to information that was
incomplete or misleading, or new evidence
would later be found that would conflict with
prior conclusions. At times we might believe
that a color is shades lighter due to a coating
of dust. Other times a camouflage scheme
might appear as darker color due to reflection.
Many times we only have a poor photograph
to base our interpretations upon. In all cases
careful study is required. Claudio Fernandez
gave form and life the research by creating

(pic. 1) The first step to create Color Profiles 2
is to correctly interpret the black and white
photos. Studying the different intensities of
grays shades, we can determine which is the
corresponding color for each shade of grey.
Occasionally, shadow can be incorrectly in-
terpreted as another color in the camouflage
pattern. This is why we must also analyze the
light effects, sun position, dust and many other
factors.
(pic. 2) In this example of a Marder III H seen

in Hungary during 1945, the photo shows very
low contrast between colors. This can make
us think the darker color is RAL 8012, which is
lighter than RAL 8017.
(pic. 3) However, based on historical informa-

tion and giving attention to how dark the color 3
appears in the upper areas around the anten-
na, we can conclude the color was RAL 8017.
(pic. 4) In this case, a heavy coat of dust

makes the color looks lighter.
If we convert this final rendering with a dust

coat into a black and white image, we will ob-
tain the same result that can be seen in the
historical photo.
Finally it is important note that often it is im-

possible determinate with certainty what colors
appear on the vehicle in a black and white pho-
to. Sometimes the best we can do is give an
interpretation of the black and white image
based on the information we have. However in
the end we believe it is better to enjoy painting
4
a subjective and uncertain interpretation than
obsess with historical accuracy and miss the
opportunity to have fun and enjoy each kit!

/ 1945 / german colors /
Panzer III
Repainted Pz III in RAL 7028 DG III after years of service
in 7021 Panzer Grey. Frontal portion of the mudguard
reserves the original color. The Balkenkreuz also pre-
sents an unusual color 8012. At the end of the war the
Germans used all vehicles and paints available.
Panzer III
This Pz III from the early days of the war was reissued under an update program. Among the other alterations, the gun has been updated and the
vehicle was repainted with this curious scheme. It also presents an unusual Balkenkreuz in RAL 8017 with black trim. RAL 7028 DG III and 8017.
Panzer III N
Its 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24 gun gave them the role of support to the rest of the vehicles in its unit. This survivor was repainted with RAL 7028 DG III, 6011,
and 8012 colors. This paint scheme was characteristic of the end of the war and not when it was originally manufactured.

Panzer III N
Pz III SdKfz 141/2 Ausf. N with 3
Schürzen. This was the last version of
this vehicle and it went out
of production in 1943.
The base color is
dunkelgelb RAL
7028 DG III over
which large spots of
reseda grün 6011B
and rotbraun 8012
has been applied.
Panzer IV D
This survivor belongs to a training unit
and in the last days of war it was
repainted in RAL 7028 DG III. In the
rear of the vehicle it has
a structure to support
Triebgas cylinders,
an alternative fuel
to gasoline com-
monly used for heavy
vehicles in training
facilities.
Panzer IV H
The Pz IV Sd.Kfz. 161 was the most used medium tank by Germans during WWII. It fought on all fronts and its capacity to adapt to new roles and
modifications made it the only tank to have been produced during the entire war. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8012.

Panzer IV H
The variation
of camouflage
we find on the
Schürzen of the Pz
IV is very wide. In this
case the Pz IV presents a
RAL 7028 DG III base with
6011 and 8012 spots.
Panzer IV J
Pz IV J with turret Schürzen. The camouflage is composed of RAL 7028 DG III base color, 6011 B and 8012. The suspension is very dirt and this affects
the base color. Also noticeable is the spare wheels are painted in a middle war version of 7028.
Panzer IV J
Belonging to 24 Panzer Division, this Pz IV J has all of the sides covered with spare tracks. The predominant color is darker version RAL 8017. This color
was introduced during the middle of war. The brighter color is 7028 DG III.

Panzer IV J
Pz IV J of an unknown unit abandoned in Silesia during the winter of 1945. It camouflaged with large bands of RAL 6011 over 7028 DG III.
Panzer IV J
Pz IV, J 4 Company, 11th Panzer Regiment belongs to the 6th Panzer Division. It presents a base color RAL 7028 DG I with large bands of 6011 and
8017. Of interest is how the camouflage pattern has been applied to the wire mesh Schürzen.
Panzer IV J
Late production Pz IV J with only three return rollers and wire mesh Schürzen. The colors are RAL 6011B and 8012 over 7028 DG III. The vehicle is not
weathered which enables us to see the colors clearly in their original state.

Panzer IV J
Most likely the upper hull and wheels of this vehicle were painted primer red 8012 in the factory, and then bands of 7028 DG III and 6011 were apply
over this base. But the lower hull seems to have been painted in a 7028 DG III base color. It was common for the components of a vehicle to arrive at
the assembly point already primed, this is shown in the different aspect of the upper and lower hull.
Panzer IV J Pillbox Turret

PzIV J turret used during the Berlin defense. These turrets were used buried in the ground. This method offers a less visible target and does not
require a chassis or an experienced crew. Both of these resources were in short supply by the end of the war. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8017.
Panzer IV
An old Pz IV which has been through an update program. Noticeable is the primer color RAL 8012 that appears under the antenna guard once this
piece has been removed, after repainting the rest of the vehicle in RAL 7028 DG III, 6011B y 8017.

Panzer IV H
In the winter of 1945 not many vehicles were camouflaged with white paint as in previous years . The much lighter 7028 late war versions and less
combat on the wide open and snow covered plains found on terrain such as the Soviet Union made it less necessary. However, for this Pz IV H it ap-
pears to have been necessary. Under the white camouflage can be see the base color 7028 from mid war over which 6011B and 8012 from the late
days of war have been applied.
Panzer IV H
This Pz IV was initially
painted with RAL 7028
middle war version.
Later, when new colors
were introduced at the
end of 1944, the vehicle
was updated with bands of
6011 and 8012. This fact gives
the vehicle a more dark and “mus-
tard” aspect than other 1945 vehicles.
Panzer IV H
This Pz IV H has a different camouflage pattern on the turret than the pattern seen on the hull Schürzen, but with the same colors. The dust and dirt
has darkened the base color RAL 7028 and also affected the 6011 and 8012 camouflage giving them a more faded and dull color.

Panzer IV H
RAL 6011B and 8017 brush strokes cover this Pz IV H turret, which was surrendered in the Kurland pocket. However the hull has been painted with spray
gun. Base color is 7028 DG III. Noticeable is the unusual black Balkenkreuz with red edge, especially when compared with the numeral with white edge.
Panzer IV J
Pz IV Ausf. J with wire mesh Schürzen. This Schürzen protected the hull from anti-tank explosive rounds by separating an explosion from the vehicle. It
is noticeable that the gun has lost the muzzle brake. The colors are RAL 6011B, 8012 and 7028 DG III.
Panzer IV J
An example of a Pz IV J with the disc camouflage pattern in RAL 6011B and 8012 over 7028 DG III. The wire mesh Schürzen was introduced as substitu-
tion of metal plates in an attempt to reduce weight and manufacturing cost.

Panzer IV J
Pz IV J with dots ambush camouflage. This camouflage pattern was designed to imitate European vegetation and break up the vehicle’s silhouette. RAL
7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Panzer II turretless
Pz II hull. Although completely obsolete in 1945, the mechanical reliability of the Pz II kept them in use. Removing the turret, as in this example, enabled
the Pz II to be converted into a cargo or ammunition tractor. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Panzer 38 (t)
Pz 38 (t) destroyed in Eastern Prussia in February 1945. This vehicle was completely obsolete by then and was a long survivor. After many long years of
service, the Pz 38 (t) must be repainted, in this case in RAL 7028 DG III, 6011B y 8012.

Panther G
Disc camouflage pattern apply by M.A.N. factory on a Panther G. This camouflage was applied with masks of circles connected by the border. The
objective was to obtain a more complex camouflage. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Panther G
Panther G of 9 Panzer Division. It presents a camouflage applied in M.H.N. factory made of large diagonal stripes of three different colors, which cross
the vehicle from side to side. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Panther G
Panther G seen in Prusia. It wears a disc camouflage pattern of green 6011 and primer red 8012 circles over a 7028 DG I base color.

Panther G
Panther G of “Kurmark” Panzer Division. Its camouflage is made by diagonal and very uniform parallel bands crossing the vehicle from side to side.
However the wheels have been left unpainted. It is noticeable how the dust on the lower parts of the vehicle affects the camouflage colors. RAL 7028
DG III, 6011 and 8017.
Panther G
Panther G of “Käther” Kampfgruppe during the Berlin area defense. The Swastika is not a standard symbol and it is very unusual to find. The blue color
makes it even more unusual. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8012.
Panther G
Befehlspanther Ausf. G seen in the Znojmo train station, Czechoslovakia. Its camouflage is faded spots of RAL 8012 and 6011. For an unknown reason
it shows two different numbers on the turret, but both markings are painted in the same style. Base color is 7028 DG III.

Panther G
Panther G in Czechoslovakia during the spring 1945. The additional track links on the turret were intended to give some more protection, but they do
not save the vehicle from being destroyed by Russian Troops. The Schürzen are camouflaged in a very different style and may be salvaged from a differ-
ent vehicle. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Panther G
Panther G with winter camouflage over RAL 7028 DG III and green 6003. At the end of the war, it was far less common to find vehicles in white cam-
ouflage due to the lack of resources and the urban terrain. It was more common to find vehicles in white camouflage during previous winters in the
wide open and snow covered plains of the Soviet Union.
Panther G
Panther G final production with a parallel tri-tonal striped camouflage. This example was destroyed in Breslau area in the spring of 1945. RAL 7028 DG
III, 6011 and 8012.

Panther G
Panther G belonging to the 24th Panzer Regiment that fought in Hungary camouflaged in this surprising and unusual scheme. The crew used quite
extensive efforts to camouflage this vehicle imitating trees. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Panther G
The very well-known R01 Panther G of “Hermann Göring” Panzer Division, seen in Prussia. It is interesting that the Schürzen show a disc camouflage
patter and the rest of the vehicle is painted in the same colors but in a standard tri-tonal camouflage without the disc pattern. RAL 7028 DG III, 6003
and 8017.
Panther G
Panther G with a complex camouflage of “ambush” style made with dots. The base color is a RAL 7028 DG III and over it a pattern of 6011 and 8012
has been applied. Lastly dots in 7028 DG III have been painted over camouflage colors and 6011 over the base color.

Panther G Turrets
3 Panther G turrets in different colors mounted on the factory trolleys in M.H.N. facilities. Seen here are the chalk marks made by the factory workers
making notes and identification markings. The first is painted in RAL 7028 DG III, second in 7028 DG I, and third in red 8012.
Panther G hull
Panther G hull during the manufacturing process, probably in the M.H.N. factory. The difference between the two different shades of late war RAL
7028 can be seen on the wheels. The first and third outer wheels are painted the darker DG I variant, while the rest of the vehicle is painted in DG III
variant.
Panther G
Panther G of Kampfgruppe Peiper lost in the fight for Stoumont during The Bulge offensive. This example gives an excellent example of how camou-
flage pattern was applied in the M.A.N. factory. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.

Panther G
One of the last 25 Panthers of M.A.N. the factory. Notice the last steel wheel without the rubber steering band. At the end of the war some vehicles
left the factories in a two tone camouflage of RAL 8012 and 6011.
Panther G
Panther G in a tri-tonal camouflage with white zigzag bands of winter camouflage. The contrast between white and RAL 7028 DG III is very low, in
spite of this the white paint helps to hide the dark RAL 6011 and 8017 in a snow covered landscape.
Panther G
Panther G of SS-Pz.Rgt.1 assigned to Kampfgruppe Peiper during Battle of The Bulge offensive and lost in La Gleize. As with other vehicles from this
Kampfgruppe, it shows a typical camouflage from the M.A.N. factory. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.

Panther G
Panther G from Pz.Rgt.130 covered with many spare tracks links with the intention of obtaining some additional protection on the sides of the vehicle.
The exposed sides were far more vulnerable than the sloped front of the Panther. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Panther G
Late production Panther G as can be seen by the elevated air intake on the motor compartment and the “Flammvernichter” exhaust pipes. RAL 7028
DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Panther G IR
Panther G with dot camouflage and infrared visor. This camouflage was applied in Daimler-Benz factory during a short period at the end of 1944. RAL
7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8017.

Tiger I
Tiger I E of “Müncheberg” Panzer Division in Berlin, May 1945. The base color was RAL 7028 middle war version when it was manufactured. A pattern
of 6011 and 8012 from the end of the war has been applied later in the vehicles service life, giving the vehicle a distinct and unique appearance.
Tiger I
Tiger I with Zimmerit. It is likely that this vehicle belongs to a training unit activated to fight in the defense of Germany. The tank was repainted with
late war colors without removing the Zimmerit which was in great conditions due to its use far from the front. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Tiger I
Tiger I of “Müncheberg” Panzer Division destroyed during the Berlin defense. The mudguards have been removed and the vehicle has been repainted in
late war colors RAL 7028 DG I, 6011B and 8012. The swastika was not a usual symbol on armored fighting vehicles.

Tiger II
Tiger II of 501 s.SS.Pz.Abteilung seen in The Bulge and destroyed months later in Hungary. The mudguards once removed have left undercovered an
area primed in red RAL 8012. The white 331A marking is a soviet capture identification. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Tiger II
The front area of this Tiger II has burned leaving the chassis of this vehicle completely blackened. This also caused the suspension to appear completely
lowered and the gun is in the recoil position. This vehicle belonged to 501 s.SS.Pz.Abteilung. The white numbers are a captured mark. RAL 7028 DG III,
6011 and 8012.
Tiger II
Tiger Ausf. B, Sd.Kfz. 182 also known as Tiger II o King Tiger in RAL 7028 DG I base color and Brown 8017. The mudguards left a mark after being
removed.

Tiger II
Tiger II of 503 Abteilung destroyed by its crew in Jindřichův Hradec. This vehicle presents the remains of a white camouflage on some areas. It is difficult
to see because RAL 7028 DG III is very clear and the white paint is very faded. The wheels have been removed for scrap after the vehicles was rendered
inoperable. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8012.
Tiger II
The camouflage of this Tiger II is comprised of a RAL 8012 and 6011B pattern over 7028 DG III. On the frontal area under the driver´s hatch rust streaks
can be seen. The turret was completely covered with spare track links in an attempt of give even more armor to its 70 tons.
Tiger II
This Tiger II presents an ambush dot camouflage with faded edges. This complex camouflage scheme was intended to break up the lines and shape of
the vehicle. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.

Tiger II
Tiger II of 511 s.H.Pz.Abteilung with ambush dot camouflage. This vehicle was one of the last to have been manufactured in the Henschel factory. RAL
7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Tiger II
Tiger II in tri-tonal camouflage RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012. Here we can see clearly the difference in color in the area under the mudguards once
uncovered. This is due to the difference in how the dirt and weather have affected this area which was once protected from the environment by the
presence of the fenders.
Tiger II
The suspension of this Tiger II has completely sagged after the vehicle was destroyed. Its camouflage is covered with white paint, but red primer RAL
8012 appears where the Zimmerit has fallen away. The white number 300 was painted by soviet soldiers after capture the vehicle.

Tiger II
This Tiger II was destroy near Kassel, Germany. This curious camouflage is popularly known as “Octopus” due to the similarity with tentacles and suck-
ers of this animal. The frontal plate also presents a reverse swastika and small skull and crossbones in red of unknown origin. Also it is noticeable how
the camouflage bands do not correspond from the area under mudguards and the rest of the vehicle, with no apparently explanation for this. We can
see the vehicle after it has been destroyed and a reproduction of how it would appear before it was burned out. RAL 7028 DG III and 6003.

Elephant
Elephant from 614 schwere Heeres Panzerjäger Kompanie. Shown in Germany April 1945, possibly the last survivor of its class. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B
and 8012.
Hetzer
Hetzer with the gun and mantelet in primer red, probably assemble in the factory after painting the rest of the vehicle. The white 117 in the front por-
tion of the vehicle is a captured marking made by the Red Army. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8012.
Hetzer
The disc camouflage scheme can be found on many different vehicles such as this small Hetzer seen in Hallovile, France, in November 1944. The gun
has not been painted and presents the guns heat resistant primer paint in grey color. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.

Hetzer
The Hetzers painted in the Skoda factory such as this, all present a very similar camouflage when direct the factory with the same pattern on each
vehicle in the same places. The RAL 7028 used was the clear DG III variant. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8017.
Jagdtiger Sd.Kfz. 186

Heavy tank hunter Jagdtiger Sd.Kfz. 186 in tri-tonal scheme with bands of winter camouflage. Noticeable is the unusual Balkenkreuz depicted with a
black center and primer red border. This Balkenkreuz can be seen in some vehicles at the end to the war. RAL 7028 DG I, 6011 B and 8017.

The Jagdtiger was a tank-hunter based on a Tiger II chassis. This specific vehicle is paint in RAL 7028 with a hard edge pattern in RAL 8017 and 6011 B.


Jagdtiger with RAL 7028 DG I stripes over primer red base 8012. Some vehicles at the end of the war left the factories so quickly they did not time to
apply conventional camouflages.

Jagdtiger of 653 Pz.Jg.Abteilung assigned to Kampfgruppe Göggerle and destroyed by the 10th Armour Division of the U.S. Army. The missing mud-
guards reveal an area free of dirt once removed, which affects the camouflage colors that were under the mudguards. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Jagdpanther
Jagdpanther in a base coat of 7028 DG I, used from the end of 1944 to the end of the war. Over this base, a pattern of 8017 and 6003 has been ap-
plied with a spray gun. These two colors were use from February 1943 until the end of the war. RAL 7028 DG III, 6003 and 8017.

Jagdpanther
Jagdpanther likely from the Pz.Jg.Abt.655 with a camouflage pattern consisting of alternating bands in three colors. It is common to see Jagdpanthers
with a Balkenkreuz in this forward position. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Jagdpanther
Jagdpanther from Pz.Einsatz-Abt.20 with an odd camouflage. The wheels have been left unpainted and present the primer red RAL 8012 which is
probably how it left the assembly line. The gun has not been painted and remains in the grey primer they were paint in gun factories. RAL 7028 DG III,
6011 and 8012.
Jagdpanther
This Jagdpanther shows a hard edge camouflage in three colors: RAL 7028 DG I, 8017 and 6011 B. This last shade of 6011 is recognized as a more vivid
and brilliant color.

Jagdpanzer IV L/70 (V)

This Jagdpanzer IV L/70 (V) probably left the factory in a hurry at the beginning of 1945 in primer red RAL 8012. To hide so vivid a color in the middle
of the winter, the vehicle was painted with 7028 DG III stripes once in the battlefield.

This Jagdpanzer has lost a track and the rear wheel. Once the crew abandoned the the vehicle in the battlefield, the engineers have paint a red mark
-X509/A. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011B and 8012.

The gun barrel of this Pz IV 70 (V) presents a grey primer color probably because it was a replacement substitute for the original. Also, the two frontal
wheels are the steel rim style, which is very common in these Pz IV 70 (V) vehicles at the end of the war. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.


The Pz IV 70 (v) was a tank-hunter modification of a Pz IV hull. Since it was a turretless vehicle, it was perfect for ambushes. Also, this design made the
manufacturing less expensive and simple. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.

Disc camouflage pattern was also used on the Pz IV 70 (V). This vehicle has a replaced gun barrel and steel rim frontal wheels, very common in the last
months of war. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.

Pz IV 70 (V) with all the Schürzen and painted in a tri-tonal camouflage in colors RAL 7028 DG III, 6011B y 8012.

Jagdpanzer IV/70 (A)

Jagdpanzer IV/70 (A) (Sd.Kfz.162/1) produced by Alkett until March 1945. This example has suffered a change in the gun that explains why it is camou-
flaged in a different style. The Balkenkreuz is not standard and presents a primer red edge. It is noticeable that the frontal wheels do not have rubber
rim. Gun is in RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012. Hull is in RAL 7028 DG III and 6011 B.

The 11 Panzer Division used Jadgpanzers IV with disc camouflage as show in this example. Due to its small surface area of the gun, the circle masks
could not be applied to paint this complex pattern. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Marder II Sd. Kfz. 131

Marder II Sd. Kfz. 131 as seen in Hungary in the winter of 1945, belonging to the 1st or 3rd Panzer Division. The dirt on the lower surfaces of this
vehicle gives the color a different aspect to the color used in the entire vehicle as base tone: the RAL 7028 DG III. The camouflage consists of bands
of 8012 and 6011.

Marder III (Sd.Kfz.139)

This Marder III (Sd.Kfz.139), be-
longing to 2 Pz.Jäger-Ersatz und
Ausbildungs Abteilung 9 of
2 Panzer Division, has seen
better times since it was made
in 1942 or 43. After months
left in the field, the rust has
begun to corrode the chassis
and camouflage. RAL 7028 DG
III, 6011 B and 8012.
Marder III Ausf.M, Sd.Kfz. 138

Marder III Ausf.M, Sd.Kfz. 138 of 1st company of 346 Pz. Jg. Abt, 346 Infantry Division. It shows the incredible number of 32 victories, signified by the
white rings on the gun barrel. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Nashorn
“Nashorn” belonging to 669 Pz. Jg. Abt. as seen in Czin 1945. This Czechoslovakian tank-hunter is armed with a 8.8 Pak 43 (L/71) gun. RAL 7028
DG III and 6003.

StuG III G
StuG III G in RAL 7028 DG III and 6011. Although these colors are very clear, the dust and dirt have weathered and darkened the colors considerably.
StuG III G
StuG III G in color base RAL 7028 DG III with lines of resenda grün 6011. The lower portion of Schürzen appears very damaged and scratched due to
contact with vegetation and obstacles.
StuG III D
At the end of the war any old vehicle could be used in an attempt to stop the enemy. In this case an old and repainted StuG III D has been sent to the
front. This motor air-intake was common of StuGs used in Greece and south Soviet Union. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8012.

StuG III E
This StuG III E of “Ferdinand von Schill” Panzer Division has been repainted with brush strokes of RAL 6011 and 8012 over a base color 7028 DG I.
Stug III G
The last manufactured StuG III G, such as this example featured a radio-controlled machine gun over the casemate. The dust accumulated in the
Schürzen makes the camouflage appear faded and the base colors heavily altered. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
StuG III G
StuG III G of the 311 Sturmgeschütz Brigade in Bohemia during the spring 1945. Some StuG from this unit wear additional metal plates covering the
casemate. This up armor was a front line field modification. RAL 7028 DG III and 6011 B.

StuG III G
This StuG III G was abandon in Nový Bydžov central square, Czechoslovakia. Casemate is completely covered with a thick coat of concrete. Also its
remaining Schürzen presents a strange spot of 8017 camouflage that appears more splashed than painted. RAL 7028 DG I, 6011 and 8017.
StuG III G
StuG III G with an unusually thick Balkenkreuz. The base color is RAL 7028 DG I and it is covered with a 6011 and 8012 pattern. This example features a
large white Balkenkreuz
StuG III G
StuG III G with waffle pattern Zimmerit on the hull and standard parallel strips in the mantelet of the gun. It is painted with late war colors RAL 7028
DG III, 6011 and 8012.

StuG III G
This StuG III G has been up armored with spare tracks embedded in a concrete layer over the driver’s compartment. The casemate sides are cover with
Ostketten tracks to increase lateral protection of the vehicle. RAL 7028 DG III and 6011.
StuG III G
This StuG III G was painted in the factory in primer red RAL 8012. Over this color spots of available colors 6011 and 7028 DG III were apply covering
less than half of the vehicle, just as work orders directed.
StuG III G
The gun of this StuG III G late has come from another vehicle as it presents a completely different camouflage than the rest of the vehicle. The grease
and dirt has darkened completely some areas in the lower hull. RAL 7028 DG III and 6011.

StuG IV
StuG IV with a variation of the disc camouflage pattern. Small dots of green RAL have been applied on the areas where the base tones RAL 7028 DG III
is not cover with circles. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8017. Noticeable are the solid colored but alternating colored road wheels.
StuG IV
This curious StuG IV has square Zimmerit. The gun and saukopf have been changed but the previous muzzle brake has been kept in place. Concrete has
been added over the casemate with spare tracks embedded in an attempt of increase the armor of the vehicle. RAL 7028 DG I, 6011 and 8012.
StuG IV
Sturmgeschütz IV, with Schürzen modified to pivot on the supports by the crew. The vehicle is painted in RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.

StuH 42 G
StuH 42 G in RAL 7028 DG III base color and hard edge spots in RAL 6003 and 8017. The muzzle brake has been removed showing the 8012 primer red
paint applied when the vehicles was manufactured.
StuH 42 G
StuH 42 with spots in RAL 6011 which have been very scratched and damaged. This allows us to see the 7028 DG I base tone under the RALL 6011. The
vehicle has been left almost completely clean and free of weathering to let us see the colors clearly.
SU-100
SU-100 captured from the Russians and assigned to the 4 Panzer Division during the Danzig defense in march 1945. It has been repainted with German
late war colors and a large Balkenkreuz to avoid confusion with vehicles operated by the Red Army. RAL 7028 DG III and 6011.

Sd.Kfz. 7
Sd.Kfz. 7 seen in Stettin in the spring of 1945. It has a
Champaign cargo canopy while the vehicle itself is painted with
two different shades of late war RAL 7028, DG I and DG III
Sd.Kfz. 7/1
Sd.Kfz. 7/1 with a Flak 38 de 2cm. The additional armor in the front of the vehicle and the gun are paint in Panzer Grey RAL 7021 from the early days of
the war, probably salvaged from a different vehicle. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8012.
Sd.Kfz. 7/2
Sd.Kfz. 7/2 with 3.7 cm FlaK 36 L/98 anti-aircraft gun in an uparmored versión. The camouflage is composed by spots applied with a spray gun in RAL
8012 and 6011 over 7028 DG III base.

Sd.Kfz. 8
Sd.Kfz. 8 with a camouflage in colors RAL 7028 DG I, 8012 and 6011 imitating vegetation. The vehicle is free of weathering which enables us to distin-
guish the camouflage colors.
Sd.Kfz. 250/9 Ausf A

Sd.Kfz. 250/9 Ausf A. For some unknown reason, only two strips of RAL 6011 B have been painted over the 7028 DG III base color, on the motor com-
partment. The red marks IC and 462 were paint by the US Army after knocking it out.
Sd.Kfz. 250 Neu

A small Sd.Kfz. 250 neue art with MG 34 machine gun. The RAL 7028 DG I base color gives the vehicle a dark aspect. Over the base color small spots
of 6011 and 8012 have been applied.

Sd.Kfz. 251 C
Sd.Kfz. 251 C. The interior of the tool storage compartment is in primer red which was applied in the factory. This contrasts with the red camouflage.
Even if both are RAL 8012, they are likely from different batches and suffered different conditions and exposure to the elements. The MG. mantlet is
painted in middle war colors and probably came from a different vehicle. Chassis colors are RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
SdKfz 251 D
Sd.Kfz. 251 D in tri-tonal camouflage. For an un-
known reason a 322 number in black and White has
been painted over the previous 442 in red and White.
This is further proof of how the chaos of war affected the
ability to paint and markings of German vehicles. RAL 7028
DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Sd.Kfz. 251/21
Sd.Kfz. 251/21 with MG151 after being captured by the Soviet Army in the Prague area. The Russian soldiers have covered the German symbols such as
Balkenkreuz with blue paint. RAL 7028 DG III and 6011.

Sd.Kfz. 251/21
Sd.kfz 251/21 D. This vehicle was equipped with an ensemble of 3 15 mm. machine guns. The vehicle is very clean and the camouflage of fine strips of
RAL 6011 and 8012 over a 7028 DGI base color can be easily seen.
Sd.Kfz. 251/22
Sd.Kfz. 251-22 Ausf. D with a 7,5 cm Pak gun. The camouflage is typical of factory application at the end of the war. Noticeable is the gun painted in
RAL 7028 DG I in contrast with the DG III of the rest of the vehicle.
Sd.Kfz. 251 D
Sd.Kfz. 251 D painted in RAL 7028 DG I base color. Over the base colors, fine strips of two shades of brown used by German Army during the war have
been applied, the red brown 8012 and the more dark brown 8017. It wears a white and black marking of unknown use under the lateral driver’s visor.

Sd.Kfz. 251/1 D
Sd.Kfz. 251/1 D in an eye-catching camouflage where each zone is painted in a different way. Over the RAL 7028 DG III large spots and dots of green
6011 have been applied and some strips of 8012, causing the base color to almost disappear.
Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper sWS

Supply vehicle and cargo tractor Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper (sWS in initials). This is an early production vehicle recognizable by the lack of an armored
cab and motor compartment. The colors are RAL with a wide band of 7028 DG I all along of the vehicle and in a finer stripe in 8012 inside the previous.
sWS with 3.7 cm FlaK 43

SWS with 3.7 cm FlaK 43 anti-aircraft gun. This vehicle presents the version with armored cab and motor compartment. The camouflage olivegrün RAL
6003 has been applied with a brush over 7028 DG III

sWS Panzerwerfer 42
Panzerwerfer 42 auf sWS of 78 Artillery Regiment of 7 Panzer Division. Its camouflage is composed of colors RAL 8012 and 6011B stippled with a
brush over the 7028 DG III base color.
sWS Panzerwerfer 42
Panzerwerfer 42 auf sWS of 11 Nebelwerfer Brigade asigned to 5 Panzer Division, seen in Oriental Prussia during the spring of 1945. The Nebelwerfer
42 had 10 rocket launcher tubes of 15 cm. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8012.
sWS Panzerwerfer 42
Panzerwerfer 42 auf sWS with an odd striped camouflage. The Nebelwerfer 42 rocket-launcher of this vehicle has been removed and now it is just an
ammunition vehicle. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8012.

Geschützwagen 38M
(Sd.Kfz. 138/1) “Grille”:
Geschützwagen 38M (Sd.Kfz. 138/1) “Grille”: painted in a disc camouflage pattern. It is probable that this is one of the last vehicles of its kind to
be made, while the use of this camouflage coincides in time with the manufacture of this vehicle. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8017.
Sturmpanzer IV
“Brummbär”
Sturmpanzer IV “Brummbär”
assault gun with disc camouflage scheme in Brown RAL 8017 and green 6011 over a base color RAL 7028 DG III. Notice the appearance of color
change on the Schürzen due to dust even though they are painted the same. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8017as the upper surfaces.
Sturmpanzer IV “Brummbär”
Sturmpanzer IV “Brummbär” assault gun of 219 Sturmpanzer Abteilung in Hungary in the spring of 1945 with a disc camouflage pattern. The front
wheels are steel rimed and look as though the original rubber rimmed version have been substituted. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.

88 flak 36/37
Even if it was not very usual some anti-aircraft guns wear late war camouflage colors. In this case we can see a 88 flak 36/37 painted in 3 tones RAL
7028 DG I, 6011 and 8012.Also not that the support trailer is depicted in a different and clearer 7028 DG III, probably from a different origin.
Hummel
Hummel likely from the I./Pz.Art.Rgt.41 of 6th Panzer Division. The middle of casemate has been repainted in the dark 6003 for an unknown reason.
RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 6003.
Hummel
Self-propel gun “Hummel” painted by hand in a tri-tonal camouflage and personalized with the name “Heidi”. This vehicle was based on a Pz. IV chas-
sis. RAL 7028 DG I, 6011 and 8012.

Hummel
The “Hummel” was another of the many vehicles to use a disc camouflage scheme. The main problem of this self-propel 15 cm. gun was that it carried
only 18 rounds of ammo and had to be resupplied constantly. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Hummel
Panzerfeldhaubitze 18M auf Geschützwagen III/IV (Sf) Sd.Kfz. 165 also known as “Hummel” with an odd camouflage where the RAL 8012 looks to be
the shadows projected by the green 6011. Base color is RAL 7028 DG III.

Sd.Kfz. 124 “Wespe”

Sd.Kfz. 124 “Wespe” self-propelled gun of Grossdeutschland Panzer Division seen in Prusia during the spring of 1945. This vehicle was based
on a Pz II hull and carried a 10.5 cm leFH 18M L/28 gun. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8012.
Sturmtiger
Sturmtiger destroyed in Ebendorf, Germany, during the spring of 1945. It probably belongs to Stu.Mrs.Bttr.1 002. This vehicle shows a different ver-
sion of disc camouflage pattern over which new masks have been applied making the pattern even more complex. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.

Opel Blitz
Opel Blitz in transport configuration with a canopy covering the cargo area. This canopy was camouflaged with RAL 8017 However, due to the fabrics
flexibility the paint begins to chip from the cloth easily. RAL 7028 DG I and 8017.
Opel Blitz
Opel Blitz with a Flakvierling 38 de 2 cm anti-aircraft gun. The lateral tables in the cargo area have been recycled from another vehicle. This can be recog-
nized with the difference of the camouflage and the marks left from the supports of the previous vehicle once removed. RAL 7028 DG I, 6011 and 8012.
Opel Blitz
The Opel Blitz was a popular and very widely used vehicle of German Army during WWII. This example is painted in RAL 7028 DG III, 6011B y 8012. In
the cargo compartment, a 3.7 cm anti-aircraft gun has been mounted.

Opel Maultier
Opel Maultier with 3.7 cm. anti-aircraft gun. Spots of green RAL 6011 and red 8012 have been paint over the darkest version of late war 7028, this is
the DG I.
Sd.Kfz. 234/2 “Puma”

Reconnaissance vehicle Sd.Kfz. 234/2 “Puma” surrendered in Pilsen to the 16 Armour Division of the US Army in may of 1945. The turret is covered
with a web of rope used to hook vegetation as camouflage over the monochromatic RAL 7028 DG III paint scheme.
Sd.Kfz. 234/1
Sd.Kfz. 234/1 in a olivegrün RAL 6003 over dunkelgelb 7028 DG III this example was used by the 4 Panzer Division.

Sd.Kfz. 234/4
Schwerer Panzerspähwagen Sd.Kfz. 234/4 in a tri-tonal camouflage with colors from the end of the war. In the lower sides of the vehicle it can be seen
clearly how the tones change when they are covered in dust. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Sd.Kfz. 234/1
Reconnaissance vehicle Sd.Kfz. 234/1. This 8 wheeled vehicle had a 2 cm KwK 38 L/5 gun and a 7,92 mm machine gun. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8017.
Sd.Kfz. 231/8-Rad
Survivor Sd.Kfz. 231/8-Rad after several years of war since this vehicle was manufactured from 1936 to 1943. This vehicle had double driver controls
which made it very mobile and quick in advances and retreats during its reconnaissance missions. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.

Sd.Kfz. 232/8-Rad
Sd.Kfz. 232/8-Rad with the name “Scharnhorst” of 17 SS Panzer Grenadier Division surrenders near Münster. It wears a wire mesh to hold foliage as
additional camouflage. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Raupenschlepper
Ost or RSO
Tracked truck Raupenschlepper Ost
or RSO in the short form. Literal
Translation “Caterpillar Tractor East”.
This small cargo truck was designed to
function in the East where mud and
snow made the roads impossible to use.
RAL 7028 DG I, 6011 and 8012.
Borgward IV radio-control demolition vehicle

Borgward IV radio-control demolition vehicle with a base color RAL 7028 DG I, the darkest of 7028 shades used at the end of the war, and fine stripes
in RAL 6011.

Bergepanzer III
Bergepanzer III with an unusual disc camouflage pattern in which the colors appear faded and mixed. The usual appearance for this type of camouflage
is complete opaque colors. RAL 7028 DG III, 6003 and 8017.
Möbelwagen
The large lateral amour doors of “Möbelwagen” let us see clearly the complexity of forms of the disc camouflage pattern. This specifically has two steel
road wheels without rubber band, common in the late war period. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.

Möbelwagen
3.7 cm FlaK auf Fahrgestell Pz.Kampfwagen IV (sf) (Sd.Kfz. 161/3), usually known as “Möbelwagen”. These vehicles were made with the chassis of a
Pz. IV and mounted a 3.7 cm. anti-aircraft gun protected by lateral armored doors which could be open or closed (as in this example) according to the
needs of the crew. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
Flakpanzer IV Ostwind
The Flakpanzer “Ostwind” was armed with a 3.7 cm FlaK 43/1 gun. This example is presented with a jagged striped camouflage of alternate colors RAL
7028 DG I, 6011 y 8012.

Wirbelwind
This Wirbelwind is another good example of a vehicle recovered and reissued after mounting an anti-aircraft turret. The difference between late war
colors in the hull and middle war colors in the turret can be easily distinguished. Turret is in RAL 7028 mid war, 6003 and 8017. Hull is in RAL 7028 DG
III, 6011 and 8012.
Wirbelwind
Flakpanzer IV “Ostwind” of 501 SS-schwere Panzer Abteilung seen in Hungary in 1945. The vehicle has the turret painted in RALL 7028 DG I and 6003
while the hull is painted in 7028 DG III, 8012 and green 6011. It is likely that the turret was recovered from another vehicle, which would explain the
appearance of different of colors.

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E-50 Coelian
Self- propelled anti-aircraft gun prototype, Coelian, over a E-50 hull. The camouflage of the fender in tones 6011 and 8012 is very scratched enabling us
to see the 7028 DG I base colour.
Coelian
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun named Coelian with Panther G hull in three different camouflage tones:
7028 DG III, 8017 and 6003. The turret is painted in red colour 8012.
Coelian
Coelian in ambush camouflage RAL 7028
DG III, 6003 and 8017, with 3 Schürzen in
RAL 8012. This prototype was designed to be
equipped with two 3.7 centimetres. Flak 43
anti-aircraft guns over a medium hull, in this
case a Panther. On the turret, it is possible to
see marks of victory for 12 enemy planes.

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E-10
Tankhunter prototype E-10 with tri-tonal camouflage 7028 DG III, 8012, & 6011. At first, it was to be the army’s light tankhunter with a 7,5 centimetre
canon , which would substitute the Hetzer version.
E-25
Tankhunter E-25. This vehicle was intended to substitute the tankhunters based on the Pz III and Pz IV. It is painted with base colour 70280 DG III and
hard edge bands in 8017 and 6011. It wears a black Balkenkreuz which is common during the last months of the war.
E-25
Tankhunter medium E-25 in base colour RAL 6011 with camouflage stripes painted 8017 and split rings painted with templates in colour 7028 DG III.

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E-100
The superheavy tank E-100 was projected to be built with the turret of a Maus tank and a enlarged King Tiger hull. This image enables us to see the red
colour of the primer 8012 in the areas which have been exposed when the lateral fenders have been removed. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012.
E-100
Superheavy tank E-100 with a camouflage in RAL 6003 and 7028 DG III known as Octopus. This name comes from the similarity between the green
circles in the Dünkelgelb bands and the tentacles and suckers of the Octopus.
E-100
E-100 with a disc camouflage in RAL 6011 and 8012 over 7028 DG III. The large caliber of its gun makes possible the application of this camouflage on
the barrel due to its size.

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E-75
The E-75 Standpanzer was going to be the heavy tank of the German army, replacing the King Tiger. Note the dark grey colour of the gun. This was the
colour of the heat resistant baked enamel primer of the German guns. RAL 7028 DG I, 6003 and 8012.
E-75
This E-75 presents a hard edge camouflage in two tones: RAL 7028 DG III and RAL 6011. Its size of more than 75 tons gives the impression that its
Balkenkreus and numerals, although they have a good size, seem very small in comparison.
E-75
In this example of E-75, we can see a camouflage composed of large bands of Olivgrün 6003 and Redoxide 8012 separated by Dünkelgelb 7028 DG III.
On the turret, an infra-red sight is placed for night operations.

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E-50
The Paperpanzer E-50 Standardpanzer was intended to substitute the Panther in its roll of medium tank. In this case, the tank has an infra-red sight on
the turret for night operations. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8017.
E-50
This E-50 shows the hull in RAL 8012 while the turret is painting with hard edge bands of RAL 7028 DG I and 6003. This is due to a recycled and re-used
turret over a hull which was made quickly without any time to paint it due to heavy bombardment.
Kugelblitz
The Kugelblitz was the last Flakpanzer on the chassis of a Pz IV. The turret hasn’t been painted and it has still the original prime red colour, which has
been marked with a simple white Balkenkreus. Chassis is painted in RAL 7028 DG I, 6011 and 8017.

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Geschützwagen Tiger für 17 cm K72 (sf)

The Geschützwagen Tiger für 17 cm K72 (sf) was destined to be a heavy sell-propelled gun based on the Tiger B. The black Balkenkreuz typical of the
end of the war is large, although it appears very small in comparison with its 13 meters of length and 3.15 of height. Chassis in RAL 7028 DG III, 6011
and 8017. Wheels in RAL 8012.
Geschützwagen Tiger für 17 cm K72 (sf)

This Geschützwagen Tiger für 17 cm K72 (sf) is painted in base colour 7028 DG I, which
is darker than the version that was used in the middle of the War. Here we can see the
difference between the dark green RAL 6011 of the end of the war and the RAL 6003.
Notice that the muzzle of the gun is shown in primer red 8012.
Leopard
Reconnaissance light tank Leopard VK 1602. It is painted in two different RAL 7028 (DG I and DG III) and 8017. The colours and pattern give it the
appearance of a real feline. The number I shows that it is the second vehicle of the Reconnaissance Abteilung chief. This vehicle was always to have a
long distance radio.

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Löwe
The elaborated camouflage of this Löwe presents a basis of RAL 7028 DG III over which has been applied a camouflage using circles templates to paint
with 8012. After which bands of 6011 Green are applied over the previous steps. Notice the infra-red sight in prime red colour.
Löwe
This Löwe shows a turret and a camouflage hull which are very different. Most likely this is the consequence of the recycling of the turret of a damaged
vehicle. RAL 8012, 7028 DG III and 6011.
Löwe
PanzerKampfwagen VII Löwe, super-heavy tank of 90 tons. It is camouflaged with RAL 7028 mid version, 7028 DG III and brown 8017.

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Waffenträger 8.8 cm PAk 43/3

Experimental prototype Waffenträger 8.8 cm PAk 43/3 used by the 3th Panzerjagër Abteilung of the Division “Ullrich von Huttem” during the defence
of Berlin. RAL 7028 DG III, 8012 and 6011 B.
Maus
With 188 tons, the Panzerkampfwagen VII Maus is the heaviest tank that has ever been made, but it never passed the tests phase. Its main armament
was a gun of 128 mm in addition to a coaxial of 75 mm. RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 B and 8012.
Panther II
Panther II with a fictitious camouflage based on rings and strips of RAL 8017 over 7028 DG III. The rear section of the gun is painted in RAL 7028 used
in the middle of the war for unknown reasons.

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Panther II
The Panther II with three different green tones used by Germany in Europe. The darkest tone is the RAL 6003 used since February 1943 until the end of
the war. The brightest tone is RAL 6011 B. The wheel in red RAL 8012 appears to be a replacement installed after camouflaging.
Panther II
The gun 88 KwK l/71 and the infra-red sight of this Panther II makes that it is a fantastic vehicle for the night war. Two of the lateral Schürzen haven’t
been primed or painted and they show the metal completely rusted. RAL 7028 DG III and 6003.
VK4502
The VK4502 in camouflage with diagonal bands in 3 colours, RAL 7028 DG III, 6011 and 8012. The wheels have been painted in green. Most likely the
base colour applied in the factory.

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Leopard
Leopard based on Mig’s model and photos, shown here in three types of green colours used by Germans during the War in European Theatre: RAL
6003, 6011 and 6011 B.

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VK4502
The render of a VK4502 which Mig Jimenez used as a basis to paint one of his models. The muzzle of the gun has been substituted and it is painted in
RAL 7028 common of the middle of the war. It is paint in RAL 8012 and stripes of white camouflage.

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Panther II
Panther II based in MIG’s replica. In the first version, we can see a vehicle painted in RAL 7028 DG III and green colour 6011 with its numeral and
Balkenkreuz in white silhouette.
In the second version, we can see the same vehicle captured by the Allies who added markings in American Olive Drab Green, white stars, some per-
sonal phrases and an American radio antenna.

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Original Idea, Design Supervision, and Cover Design: Mig Jimenez

Claudio Fernandez would like to dedicate this book to Paulina,

Modelers often rely upon black and white pho-

While this book will be useful to all types of

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RAL 8017 Schokobraun RAL 8012 Rotbraun RAL 7021 Dunkelgrau

RAL 6011 B Resendagrün RAL 6011 Resendagrün RAL 6003 Olivgrün

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(pic. 2) In this example of a Marder III H seen

(pic. 3) However, based on historical informa-

(pic. 4) In this case, a heavy coat of dust

If we convert this final rendering with a dust

Finally it is important note that often it is im-

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Jagdtiger Sd.Kfz. 186

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Jagdtiger Sd.Kfz. 186

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Jagdpanzer IV L/70 (V)

Jagdpanzer IV L/70 (V)

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Jagdpanzer IV L/70 (V)

Jagdpanzer IV L/70 (V)

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Jagdpanzer IV/70 (A)

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Marder III (Sd.Kfz.139)

Marder III Ausf.M, Sd.Kfz. 138

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