Paper model of the Royal Tiger tank (Konigstiger). Paper model of Tiger II tank Tiger tank template

1. The competition is open: we invite everyone, regardless of your qualifications in creating paper models.
2. One participant - one model. It is not allowed to submit several models of the same author to the competition - and models created by a group of people.
3. The model is assembled without significant modifications. Minor modifications, such as handrails or headlights, are allowed, but have little effect on the evaluation of the work (see below).
4. Tank models as part of dioramas or other artistic compositions are allowed for the competition, but this will have little effect on the evaluation.
5. Models are rated based on their photographs, so try to take high-quality and beautiful photographs.
   Photo format: JPEG, minimum size 1024 pixels on either side, maximum size not limited (within reason).
   ​Minimum set of photographs: 3 photographs of the stages of assembling the model (for example, a tank without glued road wheels and hatches) and 2 photographs of the fully assembled model, on one of which a strip of paper with the player’s nickname clearly written is clearly visible.
6. Significant software processing of photographs is not permitted. Only cropping and color correction. In case of doubt, the jury reserves the right to demand from any participant the original unedited original photographs in the form in which they were taken, or to photograph the model again.

Publication of works:

You must publish on your VKontakte page photographs of the assembly stages and the finished competition model (there may be several publications). Posts must include a hashtag #thunder_paper(to search for your job), as well as your game nickname War Thunder. Acceptance of works until July 10. The results of the competition will be published in separate news within two weeks after the end of the competition on the page official War Thunder group.

Evaluation of competition works:

Judges on the group juryWar Thunder - paper models , evaluate each model independently of each other, giving it scores based on photographs submitted by the author according to the following criteria (in descending order of importance for the final assessment):

1. The quality and correctness of the assembly of the model, its compliance appearance game prototype. It is better to tint the ends of paper parts - this improves the assessment.
2. The quality of the model's presentation: the beauty and effectiveness of the photographs. If you photograph the model against an unusual background (such as a war monument or a shelf of history books), the score will increase slightly.
3. The presence of modifications, surroundings and dioramas. All other things being equal, a stand with the name of the tank or a figurine of a tanker sitting on the tower will make you a leader.
4. If you have been fascinated by paper modeling for a long time and already have a completed “Royal Tiger” in your collection, assemble its twin brother from the “Steel generals” brochure No. 3 and photograph both models of the “Royal Tiger” together. The jury gives an additional 300 War Thunder eagles for such a collective photo!​

Paper model tank Royal tiger(Konigstiger)- German heavy tank of the final period of World War II.

Materials and tools:

1. scissors, paper knife, drawing ruler;
2. tweezers;
3. brushes for glue and paint;
4. watercolor paints (or pencils), toothpicks;
5. transparent acrylic glue (“Moment”, etc.);
6. for printing the model, matte photo paper with a density of 170-180 g/m2;
7. for small parts - 70-80 g/m2.

1. Before assembling the part, read the drawings and instructions. Determine the location of each part and imagine its assembly;
2. make holes in the parts before cutting out the part itself;
3. cut only the part(s) you need right now. Place unfinished parts in a box, and unused sheets in a closed folder (optional). When throwing away trash after work, carefully inspect the paper scraps;
4. For better bending of the part, it is necessary to draw along the fold line under the ruler, pressing lightly, with the blunt side of a knife or a toothpick so as not to damage the surface of the paper. It is better to do this from the wrong side of the part;
5. keep your fingers clean and be sure to use napkins to wipe your hands, because your hands may get dirty during work;
6. Before gluing, wrap cylindrical parts around a round object of suitable diameter, this will give them shape;
7. Before gluing it is necessary to paint over the ends of the part. White trim lines spoil general form models. To paint the ends, use watercolor or gouache paints. Having picked up desired color, apply them in a thin layer, then give the paint time to dry. It’s better to forget about felt-tip pens;
8. take your time with gluing. First, cut out the part, paint it from the end, wait for the paint to dry, and assemble the part. Place it where it needs to be to make sure everything is done correctly. And only then glue it. Don't forget to let the glue dry.

A little history

German heavy tank Royal Tiger (Konigstiger)

Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. B "Tiger II", "Tiger II", or "Royal Tiger" (literal translation of the German "Königstiger") - a German heavy tank of the final period of World War II. It was mass-produced from March 1944 until the end of the war. A total of 489 tanks were produced.

It is, along with the Soviet IS-2, the most powerful serial tank during the Second World War, as well as the last serial heavy tank of Nazi Germany. Thanks to the very powerful 88-mm cannon, it was able to effectively hit any tanks with fire. anti-Hitler coalition. Thick armor plates located at large angles of inclination provided the tank with very high protection from most anti-tank weapons of that time. At the same time, the high weight and insufficient engine power resulted in poor driving performance and overall low reliability of the Tiger II.

We continue to publish diagrams and models, and today we present to your attention model German tank Panther.

The Panther tank was the main tank of the German forces in World War II, which was opposed to the Soviet T-34 tank.

If you don’t yet have a paper model of the T-34 tank, then take a look.

In 1941, German troops faced an advantage Soviet tank T-34, which made the German command think about creating such a fast and light tank.

The best designers from Daimler Benz and MAN were involved in the design of the Panther.

The Panther's first participation in hostilities took place in 1943 near the Kursk Bulge.

The Panther tank was the most light tank Wehrmacht, its older brothers were Tiger I and Tiger II.

Gluing a Panther tank from paper

In order to make paper Panther tank model, first you need to print out the diagrams of all the parts on three sheets of A-4 format.

For this purpose, it is advisable to choose thick paper such as thin cardboard.
As an option, take a sheet of Whatman paper, mark on it the size of several sheets of A-4 format and cut them out. Then print out diagrams of the tank parts on these sheets.

Once the diagrams are printed, you can start cutting out the parts. We recommend using sharp scissors, this will allow you to cut out the parts carefully.

On last stage, we begin gluing the parts into large units from which the .

For gluing, you can use any glue, the main thing is to apply it strictly to the area that will be glued. Hold the areas to be glued for a while until the glue dries.

Tank parts diagrams for printing

Instructions for gluing the tank

For dessert, we suggest watching a video about what the process of gluing a Panther tank from paper looks like.

We offer to add another tank from the Second World War to the collection - scale model of the Tiger II tank. If you glued previous models paper tanks, then making the Tiger will not cause much difficulty.

Tank Tiger II- heavy tank German Germany also known as the "Royal Tiger". This tank is considered the most powerful production tank that took part in combat operations. The "Royal Tiger" was produced since 1944, in total about 500 tanks were manufactured. The tank was well protected by thick armor and, thanks to the 88-mm cannon, it could hit all the tanks that fought on the side of Germany's opponents. However, the Tiger II was too heavy and had a weak engine, which reduced its maneuverability and reliability.

Gluing a Tiger II tank from paper

• In order for the “Royal Tiger” model to be durable, the paper for printing the scans must be used as thick as cardboard or photo paper. You can also use sheets of whatman paper, which will have to be cut to the size of A-4 sheets.
• If possible, print diagrams of parts of the Royal Tiger tank, preferably on a color printer, then it will look more impressive.
• Since the tank model has many parts round shape, as well as those with holes, then in addition to scissors you will have to use a stationery knife (when cutting out parts of the tank with a knife, be sure to use a special dense mat so as not to scratch the table).
• Do not rush to cut out all the parts of the tank at once, this may lead to you getting confused or losing some of them. Therefore, after cutting out several parts, glue them together, and then move on to the next ones.
• Taking into account the fact that the tank model will be made of thick paper, it is better to use glue for gluing, special for crafts from the Moment company.
• To make even bends, use a drawing ruler and a non-writing ballpoint pen (the pen should be held over the place where the bend should be).