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paint scheme question
BigBill
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Virginia, United States
Joined: April 02, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 02:36 AM UTC
I am brand new to this site and forums after a long break from modeling. I was wondering what is the best, or closest paint scheme (color) for the vehicles used by the US Forces in Iraq? Brand name of paint also if it isn't too much trouble..

Thanks in advance.

Bill
Sabot
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 11:36 AM UTC
Bill, welcome to the site. Modern US armor is best painted with Testors Model Master Modern Desert Sand (#1963) FS 33722.
slodder
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 12:24 PM UTC
Welcome bigbill - go with Sabot - he's got the inside track!
BigBill
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 11:39 PM UTC
Yes Sirs !!

Can't argue with two Generals !!

Hey thanks for the help, I picked up some yesterday, now I gotta get my airbrush up and running.

Bill
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Posted: Friday, April 04, 2003 - 12:12 AM UTC
Hmmmm....... since Iraq is like a dessert, you should use dessert paint schemes (dessert yellow, light brown etc.)
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