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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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U.S. Army OD Vietnam
Belt_Fed
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New Jersey, United States
Joined: February 02, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 - 09:59 AM UTC
Hey guys,
I was wondering if you had any suggestions for the Olive Drab the US Army used for vehicles in Vietnam? I have tried Tamiya XF-73 and it seems too gray and dark. My preference is Tamiya and Vallejo Model Air. Many thanks!
retiredyank
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Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 - 10:01 AM UTC
Why not just mix your own? This is what I do for WWII OD. I recommend using Tamiya Khaki, Olive Green and Khaki Drab. For WWII, I start with a base of Olive Green and mix the other two in to preference.
chumpo
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Joined: August 30, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 - 11:25 AM UTC
Try model master , they even have a faded OD .
SEDimmick
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Joined: March 15, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 - 12:31 PM UTC
Tamiya XF-62 with some black added to it.
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