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Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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SturmTiger Base Coat
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 01:54 AM UTC
I am impressed by the fine artwork done by several folks on the Tamiya and Italeri Sturmtiger. The ambush pattern is eye appealing that I want to replicate it. Questions:
1. what is the base coat that you use to get the yellow base to stand out?
2. what mix do you use to get that yellow coloration?

If I can get paint brand names it would also assist my efforts.
thanks
DJ
AJLaFleche
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 06:29 AM UTC
I use Floquil Railroad Colors "Mud" for my German dunkelgelb . Exceptionally thin application and dead flat finish. An aribrush is almost a requirement, though, for the base. Brush application can be done for the spots, however.
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 07:07 AM UTC
Al-- many thanks, what other cloro mixes do you apply via the airbrush to get that ambush pattern?
thanks
DJ
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 07:48 AM UTC
I use tamiya's xf 59 and xf60 about half and half with quite a bit of white added to it ..

Rick
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 07:52 AM UTC
I'll assume you airbrush that mix....correct?
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Posted: Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 10:50 PM UTC
This might help you DJ.
http://www.missing-lynx.com/articles/german/jbpaint/jbpaint.htm
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Posted: Friday, November 07, 2003 - 12:48 AM UTC
Jeff-- superb! Many thanks
DJ
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