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UN white paint question
chauvel
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Queensland, Australia
Joined: February 14, 2015
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Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 03:34 AM UTC
Hi all
Searching through my decal stash looking for something for one of my current builds, I noticed I have a few sets with UN vehicles as an option & it got me thinking about a couple of things. Is it a straight up white? How durable is it? Does it chip/wear/rub off?

TIA
retiredyank
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Arkansas, United States
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 06:13 AM UTC
White wash is pretty sloppy on UN vehicles. I recommend painting the vehicle in its basic camp. Before spraying the white, wet the kit with water. This should give you the desired effect.
pseudorealityx
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Georgia, United States
Joined: January 31, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 06:17 AM UTC
First, it's not a white wash. They paint the vehicles white.

Do a google search. Lots of good photos. And while sure it wears, it's a pretty durable covering.
HeavyArty
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Florida, United States
Joined: May 16, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 08:52 AM UTC
Not white wash at all, as stated above. They are carefully painted and very durable. Some examples:




chauvel
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Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 08:54 AM UTC
Thanks gents
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