hallo all
i am puzzled at how to paint german early war uniforms
in some photos they appeare of the same total colour both top/trausers
in others the trausers have a different grey color
which colour scheme is correct?
which tamiya colours should i use to reproduce correctly german wehrmacht uniforms of early war poland france etc.?
particularly in the polish campaign?
thanks very much!
regards
stefano

Hi Stefano

This type of question comes up on quite a regular basis and to maybe get your question answered quicker try the sites google powered search facility - top right corner.

Whilst talking mainly about Vallejo colours not Tamiya acrylic this thread may be of use.
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It's one active only a short while ago. Many don't like Tamiya paints for brush figure painting so you may consider getting Vallejo Model Color which is excellent for brush work.


Alan

In the Tamiya colors:
Tunic XF-65 Field Grey
Trousers German Grey ( can't remember the #)
1939-1941
I agree with the last post, Vallejo acrylics are much better paints for brushing than Tamiya.

Good luck,
Henry

Actually Tamiya's XF-65 Field Grey is one of the worse colours, IMO, to represent early - mid veldgrau. It's simply way too green.

hallo
alan henry and rudi
thanks for your replay
is it ok to use tamiya xf 64 for trousers?
regards
stefano

red brown? not really.

i reccomend a set of vallejo over a fine primer.

Highly reccomend.

hallo james
sorry i called the wrong number i ment XF 24 dark grey

The prewar woolen field uniforms had field gray (i.e. gray-green) jackets and stone gray pants. Shortly before the war, the color for the pants was switched to matching field gray as well, but not all uniform pants were reissued before the war began, so both types could be seen in the early campaigns.