Hi everybody.I was wondering what was the base color of the splinter pattern on the winter jackets worn by stug 3 crews (late war).I've seen many different versions from dark yellow to a grey green look.I am working on Mini Arts German Winter Tank Crew.I am going to put them in Dragons Stug 3 10.5,which in finished (photos to follow soon)Thanks for all your help.I've been modeling since the late 70's.Thanks to Monogram and Shep Paine I was hooked.I lost interest about 4 yrs. ago do to a divorice.But thanks to my new girl friend,who inspired me to get back into it again.Anyway thats enough of that.Any help with the jacket would be great.

Thanks Jim

James,
Welcome to Armorama and back to modelling.
Try this site here
http://www.kamouflage.net/en_030000.php
until you find the correct camo pattern you want.

As to paint numbers it'd help to know what brand your going to use.
http://www.aoou52.dsl.pipex.com/Models/humbrol-xref.htm
the second link is a cross reference chart for different paint manufacturers.

I've recently started using Vallejo 'Model Colour' acrylic paints and I am very pleased with the results.
For a good tutorial and other interesting stuff click below
http://www.acrylicosvallejo.com/

Hope to have helped
Tom

PS:
Take a look around on Histoicus Forma (the link next to ARMORAMA at the top of the page) for further stuff.

Thanks Tom,I use Tamiya acrylic.I've heard the Vallejo are really,I might give them a try.

Thanks again Jim.