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DCU colour references
dottoreaiuto
Joined: September 14, 2007
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Posted: Monday, March 17, 2014 - 02:08 AM UTC
I am struggling finding the correct match in the classic range, say Humbrol or Tamyia, for the 3 tones DCU weared during the first gulf war. Particularly, the deck tan: i have been given Humbrol 129 as a reference but that is almost grey? and in the photos it lokoks like more a browny green? Sorry, I build thanks, uniform are knew to me. This is for a diorama
thank YOu
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Croatia Hrvatska
Joined: February 13, 2002
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Posted: Monday, March 17, 2014 - 02:18 AM UTC
Here's an article I wrote ages ago on painting 3-color DBU: link

Hope you will find it useful,
Mario
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Joined: December 22, 2001
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Posted: Monday, March 17, 2014 - 07:06 AM UTC
During the first Gulf War or Desert Shield/Storm, the majority wore the 6 color "chocolate chip" DCU.

Here is my article that has the "chocolate chip uniform:
Painting 3/6 Color DCU's and Woodland BDU's

Now you have 2 great articles to work with!
dottoreaiuto
Joined: September 14, 2007
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Posted: Friday, July 18, 2014 - 03:59 AM UTC
sorry for the very late reply. I have been away on duty. thank you all for your info, very helpful
dottoreaiuto
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Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 05:11 AM UTC
thank you, and sorry if I am late
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