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Modern Day US Vehicle Tan Color
long_tom
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Illinois, United States
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Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2014 - 03:58 AM UTC
The same as the 1991 Gulf War color? I assumed so, but I want to be sure.
majjanelson
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Posted: Sunday, February 09, 2014 - 04:18 AM UTC
Tom,

Short answer as I understand it, is no. Modern CARC Tan is lighterr color than the ODS Sand

You might want to read these threads, since they not only explain the actual paint color differences, but also provide model paint colors to use:

Abrams paint help

Modern Armor Paint Colors

questions regarding modern US vehicle tan

US desert armor color

HTH
masstactical
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Posted: Friday, February 14, 2014 - 06:04 AM UTC
Model Master Sand 33531 IMHO is spot on.
mvaiano
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Posted: Friday, February 14, 2014 - 06:17 AM UTC
Hi Tom!

I'm not a paint expert, but I used the Vallejo Desert Tan Primer to paint my RG-31 and it's really ligther than my ODS projects.

As the people here liked the result, I think yes it's ligther and the Vallejo Primer is a good match.

Cheers!

Marco
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