References

[Thanato]

Hey guys,

I am starting to do some studies for a painting I hope to start in September. I require some images of both a Tiger Tank and Canadian Soldiers fighting in Normandy.

All i need is general images, oh could you also include a PIAT in the list :P

~Thanato

[NortherlyNanook]

Do you trust Google Images by any chance? Some might not be real, but some pictures on there look authentic.

Heck, if you did, here's one of a PIAT and Canadian soldiers!

http://www.battlefront.co.nz/images/newbpics/piat-pa-132894lg.jpg

[enigma]

hvant looked over this site much but it may be of use?

ww2 in color .... havnt looked over the site that much ... there may be some stuff there which is of help (http://www.ww2incolor.com/)

achtung panzer Tiger page (http://www.achtungpanzer.com/tigerp.htm)

ww2 vehicles german page (http://www.wwiivehicles.com/germany/index.htm)
Tiger page from above site (http://www.wwiivehicles.com/germany/tanks_heavy/pzkpfw_vie.html)

Michael Doroshs he is part of the The Calgary Highlanders, havnt checked his website in a while but am sure theres alot of ww2 stuff on there ... just have to have a look around (http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/mediawiki-1.5.5/index.php?title=Main_Page)


Piats:
link (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/PIAT_AT-SPG_CDN_WWII.jpg/800px-PIAT_AT-SPG_CDN_WWII.jpg)
Canadians with a piat (http://www.members.shaw.ca/junobeach/images/juno-4-6.2-Infantrymen%20with%20PIAT.jpg)
another piat (http://212.84.179.117/i/PIAT.jpg)
piat page on the 6th airborne page (http://www.6th-airborne.org/)


hope it helps dude :)

[Thanato]

Thats good but I need more images.

~Thanato

[enigma]

for the tanks, you may wanna got to your local libary and see if you can find one of the following books ... there supose to be the best referances for tanks during the war, not sure if theres any piccies though (since ive never seen them)

Tanks of the World, 1915-1945, Peter Chamberlain, Chris Ellis, 1972

Panzer Truppen The Complete Guide to the Creation and Combat Employment of Germany's Tank Force 1933-1942, Thomas L. Jentz, 1996

Panzer Truppen The Complete Guide to the Creation and Combat Employment of Germany's Tank Force 1943-1945, Thomas L. Jentz, 1996

Jane's World War II Tanks and Fighting Vehicles The Complete Guide, Leland Ness, 2002

The Encyclopaedia of Tanks and Armoured Fighting Vehicles - The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Armoured Fighting Vehicles From 1915 to the Present Day, General Editor: Christopher F. Foss, 2002


There the only books i can think of atm which would be of any help to you :)

[BillSpargo]

Hey guys,

I am starting to do some studies for a painting I hope to start in September. I require some images of both a Tiger Tank and Canadian Soldiers fighting in Normandy.

All i need is general images, oh could you also include a PIAT in the list :P

~Thanato

Are you going to use traditional or digital media to create this painting?

[Thanato]

Traditional :D dont got a tablit, gona be either acrylic or oil, not sure yet.

~Thanato

[DarkCanuck]

cant wait to see it, can you send us the WIP and finished product when you work on it? wwii in color is a great site. you may also want to look at other artists work. ex http://wings-fine-arts.ebusiness-apps.com/estore/4486.htm

If your really want a good sense go here: http://www.tankmuseum.co.uk/news/pr_tankfest2006_160106.html


some other shtuff http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART37711.html

http://www.tiger-tank.com/

[enigma]

so what type of images are you most in need of now? all 3 still?


As DarkCanuck said, cant wait to see what you come up with ... that is assuming you will eventually give a pic or a link to it. :)

[sid]

I am also looking forward to seeing the completed image, sounds interesting.

[DarkCanuck]

i would serioulsy consider, googling tank paintings and go from there. i remeber seeing a lot of them. I only collect avaition art so i cant show you any of my personal collection.

[enigma]

Ta Da!

tank art.com ..theres a tiger page on there (http://www.tank-art.com/)

[DarkCanuck]

Ta Da!

tank art.com ..theres a tiger page on there (http://www.tank-art.com/)


i believe its "ta da", if im not mistaken... :D

I love this one, "prepare to ram" classic! sounds like bf'42
http://www.military-art.com/dhm1026.htm

[enigma]

*sly look* i dont know what you mean :D :p

lol thats a great painting :D

[Thanato]

Im going to be working on studies over the course of the summer, painted with acrylic just to get a look for it.

I want the painting to be big, probably 4 feet on one side and bigger on the other side. When I get a basic drawing down I will scan it in an show ya.

~Thanato

[Thanato]

No more help eh :P

~Thanato

[enigma]

lol, what type of pics are you still in need of. Am sure we will be able to dig more up for you :)

[enigma]

maybe this is of use?

Someone just posted this link on another forum
Tigers at kursk (propaganda) (http://video.qooqle.jp/?v=i2XtckDp5-I&title=Kursk)

they also provided a search on Your tube or ww2
maybe something of use here? (http://www.youtube.com/results?search=WW2)