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Painting U.S. soldier in OIF
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Cagliari, Italy
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Posted: Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 10:18 AM UTC
Hi,
I would like to know which colors I have to use for painting a soldier during OIF (Verlinden kit 2223), preferably with Gunze or Tamiya paints.
Tanks!
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Posted: Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 11:15 AM UTC
Unless you want to mix your own colors, don't bother with either of those paint lines.

Find a swatch of the camo pattern your wanting to do and and print it out. Find the nearest Vallajeo paint rack, and match the colors. I only used 2-3 on mine, because I can paint like Calvin Tan.

http://zyclyon.blogspot.com/search/label/Alpine%20Miniatures%20-%203rd%20Stryker%20Brigade%20Combat%20Team%202nd%20Infantry%20Division

Good Luck
Mark L.
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Posted: Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 06:43 PM UTC
I wrote two tutorials some time ago which are featured on this site. Check them out:

painting 3 color DBU

painting ACU

Hope some of it helps,
Mario
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Posted: Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:00 AM UTC
Thanks to all!
Mario, if I paint a little bit like you, I succeed to have a great result!
Maki
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Posted: Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:36 AM UTC
Thanks, be sure to post painting progress pictures here so we can see how you're doing...

Mario
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Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 07:20 AM UTC
Just from my experience I mix U.S. Army tan with U.S.M.C. green for the base.
Then I use a stubby brush with the USMC green and dab it to create the ENPART CAMO If that helps your welcome, But if anybody has has any other techniques I am open to any advice
THANKS
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