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Complete original paint requirements and documented options reviewed. Source scheme: First manual scheme, Ukraine Summer1942; guide choice, not manufacturer-designated default. Original names and codes remain visible. Approximate or cross-family choices start unchecked; dried color, sheen and special effects are not certified equivalents. Tools and thinning purchases are unchecked. Each thinner applies only to its named family. Digital swatches are provisional; out-of-stock cards stay disabled. Source details retain all options, conflicts and original mixtures.
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Original palette, placement, alternatives and source notes
Original paint roles and choices are listed below. Printed alternatives are options for the same role, not additional required purchases or guaranteed color matches. Approximate store options start unchecked.
- Source A: Model Master Enamel 1597 Semigloss Black.
All schemes. Source finish: semi-gloss. Source location: 1; 5; 9; 12; 13; 14; 15. Engine block/accessories, roadwheel contact surfaces, seat cushions, cab floor, control knobs, steering wheel and door handles
Store option: X-18 Semi Gloss Black 10 ML (MINI). Unchecked color/effect candidate for the original Model Master 1597 Semigloss Black. Finish and chemistry belong to the listed store paint; source code and assignment are unchanged. Candidate finish: Semi-gloss; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.
- Source B: Model Master Enamel 2094 Schwarzgrau.
Variant 1 only. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 6; 20. Overall vehicle and chassis for marking variant 1
Store option: XF-63 German Gray 10 ML (MINI). Unchecked color/effect candidate for the original Model Master 2094 Schwarzgrau. Finish and chemistry belong to the listed store paint; source code and assignment are unchanged. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.
- Source C: Model Master Enamel 2095 Panzer Dunkelgelb’43.
Variant 2 only. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 6; 20. Overall vehicle and chassis for marking variant2
Store option: XF-60 Dark Yellow 10 ML (MINI). Unchecked color/effect candidate for the original Model Master 2095 Panzer Dunkelgelb’43. Finish and chemistry belong to the listed store paint; source code and assignment are unchanged. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.
- Source E: Model Master Enamel 1735 Wood.
Listed in the legend; application unspecified. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1. Legend-only: no application callout located in complete20-page manual
Store option: XF-78 Wooden Deck Tan 10 ML (MINI). Unchecked color/effect candidate for the original Model Master 1735 Wood. Finish and chemistry belong to the listed store paint; source code and assignment are unchanged. This is a legend-only color with no located assembly/scheme callout, so it is not a required purchase. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.
- Source F: Model Master Enamel 1780 Steel.
All schemes. Source finish: metallic. Source location: 1; 5; 6; 9. Engine oil pan/manifold, front axle center hardware and drive sprocket
Store option: Metallic Steel Mr.Color 10ml C028. Unchecked color/effect candidate for the original Model Master 1780 Steel. Finish and chemistry belong to the listed store paint; source code and assignment are unchanged. Candidate finish: Metallic; paint type: solvent-based acrylic lacquer.
- Source G: Model Master Enamel 1795 Gun Metal.
All schemes. Source finish: metallic. Source location: 1; 5; 12. Engine belt/pulley partA29 and radiator partB26
Store option: X-10 Gun Metal 10 ML (MINI). Unchecked color/effect candidate for the original Model Master 1795 Gun Metal. Finish and chemistry belong to the listed store paint; source code and assignment are unchanged. Candidate finish: Metallic; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.
- Source H: Model Master Enamel 1790 Chrome Silver.
All schemes. Source finish: metallic. Source location: 1; 18. Headlight reflectorsA12 and mirror faceA49
Store option: X-11 Chrome Silver 10 ML (MINI) 81511. Unchecked color/effect candidate for the original Model Master 1790 Chrome Silver. Finish and chemistry belong to the listed store paint; source code and assignment are unchanged. Candidate finish: Metallic; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.
- Source J: Model Master Enamel 1785 Rust.
All schemes. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1; 7. Exhaust pipe/mufflerG6/G7/G11
Store option: Rust (71080). Unchecked color/effect candidate for the original Model Master 1785 Rust. Finish and chemistry belong to the listed store paint; source code and assignment are unchanged. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: water-based acrylic.
- Source K: Model Master Enamel 1503 Red.
Listed in the legend; application unspecified. Source finish: unspecified. Source location: 1. Legend-only: no application callout located in complete20-page manual
Store option: X-7 Red 10 ML (MINI). Unchecked color/effect candidate for the original Model Master 1503 Red. Finish and chemistry belong to the listed store paint; source code and assignment are unchanged. This is a legend-only color with no located assembly/scheme callout, so it is not a required purchase. Candidate finish: Gloss; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.
- Source L: Model Master Enamel 1768 Flat White.
Variant 2 only. Source finish: flat. Source location: 1; 20. Front outer vehicle corner marker surfaces in variant2
Store option: XF-2 Flat White 10 ML (MINI). Unchecked color/effect candidate for the original Model Master 1768 Flat White. Finish and chemistry belong to the listed store paint; source code and assignment are unchanged. Candidate finish: Matte; paint type: Tamiya X/XF acrylic.
Guide scheme
- First printed scheme, Ukraine, Summer 1942.
All documented schemes
- Scheme 1: Ukraine, Summer 1942 Exterior paint keys: B. Chassis paint key B; instruction page 6. Instruction page(s): 20.
- Scheme 2: Poland, Autumn 1944 Exterior paint keys: C; L. Chassis paint key C; instruction page 6. Instruction page(s): 20.
Options and supplied materials
- First-scheme paint keys: A; B; F; G; H; J.
- Alternate-scheme paint keys: C; L.
- Legend paint keys with unspecified placement: E; K.
Source limitations and material guidance
- This guide follows Ukraine, Summer 1942. The other printed option is Poland, Autumn 1944. Page 6 assigns chassis B or C except for separately marked details.
- E Wood and K Red appear in the legend without an assigned application. They remain unchecked. The instructions do not specify a separate track paint, a wood cargo-bed requirement or red tail-light paint.
- Only Model Master alternatives are printed. No ICM, Tamiya or Revell cross-references or paint mixture ratios are specified.
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Armor kit information
- Scale
- 1/35
- Armor Family
- Maultier
- Armor Type
- Half-Track
- Operator
- German Army
- Era
- World War II
1/35 Maultier KHD S3000 35453
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