Problem is though,that the white outline was for Infantry. Tankers wore pink. J

Thanks guys!

@ Romain. Cap color variation makes sense. I'm thinking different shades of white, detail painting, sweat stains ... ?

@ Jerry. You're right, these are infantry shoulder boards that I intended for upgrading another figure set. However, this was a good decal application test. I think I found the correct one's for the tanker on the Archer site (pink outline).

@ All. This is where I need tons of guidance. Aside from shoulder boards, what else is needed on DAK uniforms … eagle insignias, shoulder patches, sleeve bands … ? I guess my big question is, just who are these guys? ... what ranks, what duties, etc.?

Tank figures
1. The guy in the hatch is the Tank Commander — got that one out of the way!
2. LH tank rider w/greatcoat: rank/duty unknown
3. RH rider: rank/duty unknown

DMAG figures: I'm assuming artillery unit.
1. Driver: rank unknown
2. Front passenger w/MP-40: rank/duty unknown
3. Four riders in back: gun crew, ranks unknown

I would like to get this somewhat correct, so many thanks in advance for your input.

And just so you know what you're dealing with here: I’ve never been in the military — called for the draft during Vietnam but I was classified 4F. Guess you could say my poor eyesight kept me alive!

—mike

Ouch,
OK,maybe I should have suggested looking up stuff on the interwebs?
Seems like I am not getting any slack lately.
J

... You are heading in the right direction.

The figures look a bit shiny, but if you use some mig dust you should be able to tone them down and add some varied dust tones to the clothing. Some dark sweat and shadow tones around the collars and webbing would also help.