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Iraqi Desert Tan?
zontar
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Hawaii, United States
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Posted: Sunday, December 19, 2010 - 06:37 PM UTC
Aloha all,
I need help to identify a color / mix recipe for Iraqi Army desert tan, circa 2003. It is for a Sam-6 for the Targets that Shoot Back campaign. I typically use Tamiya and Vallejo Model Color, but am willing to try others.

Below is a link to the source image on Air Power Australia (I hope it comes thru)

http://www.ausairpower.net/SPU-2P25-SA-6-Gainful-Iraq-2003-1S.jpg

Thanks in advance, -zon
humvee
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Posted: Sunday, December 19, 2010 - 07:13 PM UTC
Hi I've always used Tamiya Deck Tan to be a good base colour match for Iraqi desert camo. Couple washes/filters and it looks close to me.

Mike.
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Posted: Sunday, December 19, 2010 - 07:23 PM UTC

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Hi I've always used Tamiya Deck Tan to be a good base colour match for Iraqi desert camo. Couple washes/filters and it looks close to me.

Mike.


Sounds about right. Base coat with Deck Tan, then light oversprays with Buff and Flat Earth should also get you pretty close.
zontar
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Posted: Monday, December 20, 2010 - 09:08 AM UTC
Mike and Phil,

Many Thanks!!!
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