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Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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need help mixing Afrika Corps gelbbraun
Grifter
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Posted: Monday, June 16, 2003 - 08:33 AM UTC
As you see, I need help to get the right color for Afrika Corps gelbbraun (as on Tiger I's in particular). I haven't been able to find a description of how to mix this color, and can't seem to find a definitive pre-mixed color. I'm looking for acrylic colors that I can order online since my local shops seem to think we don't need any sort of paint selection for our models (you listening Charlotte, NC shops?? )
thanks!
m60a3
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Posted: Monday, June 16, 2003 - 09:15 AM UTC
I always thought Polly S/ Polly Scale German Armor Yellow to be a very good start.
Desert-Fox
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Posted: Monday, June 16, 2003 - 11:55 AM UTC
Have you seen my article??? It should provide ALL your painting needs....
My article
Grifter
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Posted: Monday, June 16, 2003 - 10:55 PM UTC
Martin,
Actually I have seen it, and read it several times and found it very informative. However I'm having trouble translating the colors into acrylics. I spent a long time on Valejo's website and it seems their two color lines are not a direct match for each other....I was looking for an equivalent in their Model Air line.
Or are the Valejo colors you listed acrylic? I just realized I was assuming (!) it was enamel colors you listed.
Grifter
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Posted: Monday, June 16, 2003 - 11:14 PM UTC
Ok now I realize after actually READING their website that Vellejo ARE acrylic in both product lines. Duh! My mistake....now I just have to find a place to buy them.........
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