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toning down NATO green
ArtyG37B
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Posted: Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 02:50 AM UTC
I find that the NATO green is a little dark especially after a gloss coat. someone mentioned once that they use Buff to lighten it up. what would a good ratio be?
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Posted: Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 03:04 AM UTC
For NATO 3-tone cammo, I use Testors Model Master paints in the following colors: Medium Green, Field Drab, and Flat Black. I find these look a little faded and more like actual vehicles that have been in the field a while.

An example:

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Posted: Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 04:27 AM UTC
Ian

Tamiya NATO green is a 100% match to current CARC green. You will have to lighten it up for 1/35 scale. Depending on how you want your colour to look, try 2 parts green to 1 part buff. Try on spare kit first to make sure that is the right looking colour.

Anthony

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Posted: Sunday, September 14, 2014 - 05:30 AM UTC

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Tamiya NATO green is a 100% match to current CARC green. You will have to lighten it up for 1/35 scale.


Or just use the Medium Green, which is a shade lighter already.
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