Hi there!
I would like to ask a question to all armorama OD experts.
Having been modelling exclusively german WWII subjects for years, I decided to build two allied subjects just for a variation.
But my question is, which is the best color base for Olive Drab? I intend to paint an US Willys Jeep and a British Sherman M4A2.

Thanks for your kind answers.
Cheers,
Pablo

Hi Pablo,

im not an expert by any stretch of the imagination however ive learned from these guys here a formula ive had great sucsses with. i use tamyia XF-62
OD green lightend with either XF-57 Buff or XF-55 Deck Tan as basecoat.
i then lighten the basecoat even more and spray most of the flat panels and
in between detailed areas leaveing the darker basecolor showing. if you want a more dusty look before decals and washes you can lighten the mix even more and ad thinner so it is kind of watery but not too much. then give the whole model a very light dusting. you can also use XF-60 Dark Yellow to lighten insted of XF-62 & XF-55 for a different tone. you might want to test the mixes on something first to see what you prefer. i hope that helps a little pablo.
i dont really know the mix ratios as i just do it by feel so to speak.
Good luck with your project.
Cheers!

Gary

Gary,
That was more than helpful, mate!
Thanks for your reply!

Cheers,
Pablo

Start with Flat Black and Flat Red, add sand or Radome Tan to It (or Buff with Tamiya) Voila you have OD.

Hi

DOA paints do a US Olive Drab, don't know how close it is to what you are looking for though as decriptions given for US OD being almost brown or tan never match any colour photo or film I have seen which always show US OD as Green.

Paul

I think Vallejo do an Olive Drab as well and as been posted above Tamya XF-62 is good as well.

Hi there!
@Kevin, @Juan and @Paul, thanks for you kind answers.
Will give Tamiya XF62 a try. Being a completely rookie on allied subjects, this will be an interesting experience.
Cheers, mates!

Pablo