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Armor/AFV: IDF [Israeli Defense Forces]
Armor and AFVs of the IDF army from 1947-today.
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m60a1 blazer
jimmy25
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England - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Joined: November 16, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 08:07 PM UTC
hi iam making a academy blazer what is a good colour or mix for this kit .
I like Vallejo but will use all paints companys to get a good match I am just getting back in to the hobby thank you jimmy
glock17c
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Jerusalem, Israel
Joined: May 16, 2007
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 04:04 PM UTC
Shalom Jimmy,

Don't know about the acrlics, as no one fits my choice.
Humbrol #84 is the best AFAIK.

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jimmy25
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 04:57 PM UTC
thank you .jimmy
18Bravo
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 10:11 PM UTC
Testor's SAC Bomber Tan cut 50/50 with Header White.
jimmy25
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 11:29 PM UTC
got humbrol 84 today but have more idf armor so will get some testors as well just getting back in to hobby forgot what fun it could be and taken so seriously sometimes as well thank you guys .jimmy
18Bravo
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Posted: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 11:52 PM UTC
If you go with Humbrol, I think Khaki Drill is a much better choice.
jimmy25
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Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 04:42 AM UTC
is that 72 thank you .jimmy
GeraldOwens
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Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 08:41 AM UTC
Testors Model Master makes a Sinai Gray that is a good match for the color in use in the 70's early 80's. An alternative mix is 50% Testors Model Master US Armor Sand and 50% US Olive Drab. The issue color was a dingy gray-green, not a yellow or brown "sand" color. If the paint was very dusty, this green would be muted, which is why it doesn't always show in photos.
Current Israeli paint is darker and greener.
GuyGos
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Netanya, Israel
Joined: April 08, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 10:29 AM UTC
Personaly, I use the Vallejo IDF primer as the final color, with some preshading and mabybe a grey primer first.
armouredcharmer
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Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 07:14 PM UTC
Hi Mate,White Ensign Models did (do ?) a 14ml tinlet of Sinai grey but it needs a flat coat as it has a satin sheen to it.I bought six tins a couple of years ago so I don't know if it`s still available but it has got to be worth a try.
Hope this helps
jimmy25
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Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 08:39 PM UTC
I AM SPOILT FOR CHOICE THANK YOU .JIMMY
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