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mshackleton
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Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 01:43 AM UTC
Hi guys
Does anyone know of an out-of-the-pot colour that accurately matches the West German Army green before they went over to NATO 3-tone camo?

The nearest I can find is Hannants X251 Gelbolive. I've been asked by a friend who doesn't want to mix colours and prefers enamels, but acrylics will be OK.

Cheers
Mike
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Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 03:02 AM UTC
Revell of Germany has two Gelboliv tones, # 42 Gelboliv and #46 NATO oliv. Both tones are available in enamel and waterbased.
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Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 05:05 AM UTC

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Revell of Germany has two Gelboliv tones, # 42 Gelboliv and #46 NATO oliv. Both tones are available in enamel and waterbased.


See my post here Bundeswehr Gelb-Oliv comparisons

have a look & make your own mind up

Vallejo 71013 Olive-Green & Revell Aqua 36142 Yellowish Olive on bridge
andymacrae
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Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 10:06 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Hi guys
Does anyone know of an out-of-the-pot colour that accurately matches the West German Army green before they went over to NATO 3-tone camo?

The nearest I can find is Hannants X251 Gelbolive. I've been asked by a friend who doesn't want to mix colours and prefers enamels, but acrylics will be OK.

Cheers
Mike


Yup RAL6014 "Gelbolive" was the colour of tanks pre 3-tone camo. Obviously weathering and fading will effect this finish to varying extents but the Xtracolor is a good starting point.

HTH
Andy
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