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Tamiya Olive Drab, too light?
3rdEngineers
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Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 - 04:02 AM UTC
I have painted a M113-vietnam era ACAV with Tamiya's olive drab. When looking at pictures of vietnam-era vehicles they seem darker, even when they're clean. Anyone knows if Tamiyas OD is too light, or are my eyes cheating me?
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Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 - 04:23 AM UTC
Yes - Tamiya's OD is closer to colors used in WW II and Korea. Add a bit of Black (gloss or flat) to this mix to replicate the darker OD used from the mid-50's through Vietnam and the early 70's. Your eyes are fine.

Actual service practice was for the troops to add semi-gloss black to their OD at that time, I believe. I'm sure Sabot will let you know if this is correct or not...

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