I just got my Tamiya Marder III today and I must say it looks great. Lots of parts and lots of detail.

I was just wondering.. would a plain desert yellow color somewhere in Europe be realistic, or does it have to be gray? I just prefer the desert yellow.. and I don't have a good airbrush to do any camouflage.

Also, if I paint it desert yellow, would all the interior be the same color including the gun?

Thank you
Hisham

Hi Hisham - you worry for nothing In the Nuts & Bolts book Vol.15 on page 26 there are 2 photo's of a Marder III belonging too Pz.Jg.Ers.Abt.4 in Borna.
It is overall dark yellow with a cross on the side armour. Later on in the book there is another vehicle belonging to Pz.Jg.Abt.37 - 1.Pz.Div in the same overall paint colour.

As for interior colours , I would say you could go both ways.... have interior and exterior dark yellow , or exterior dark yellow and interior shield dark grey!

Regarding camouflage painting - I would suggest that you get out a piece of plastic card and spray paint BOTH sides.. one side dark yellow and the other Pz grey.

Next when its dry experiment with a round number 1-2 brush with very diluted paint. Pick up some paint and wipe it off on some paper or cloth. Next gently stipple the painted card in a small area. Do this several times over the card. With patience and practice you should be able to develop a camouflage technique that will give you good results when combined with weathering.

Best regards

Paul

Thanks a lot for the info, Paul. It'll make things easier for me.

And thanks for the pic in the mail!

Hisham