Two questions ... (1) Using Humbrol enamels, what would be a suitable colour match for the Leopard 1A2? If I remember correctly, the colour is referred to as 'gelboliv'. Italeri suggest Olive Drab, which would be either 66 or 155.
(2) Other than the 4-colour splinter camouflage scheme, are there any other options for the Strv103C? I had in mind an overall green with a winter white disruptive camouflage pattern, but wasn't sure which green to use.
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Leopard 1A2 & Strv103C Colours ...

pbennett

Joined: October 14, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, June 05, 2019 - 10:58 AM UTC

TopSmith

Joined: August 09, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, June 09, 2019 - 11:58 PM UTC
Don't use olive drab for the Leopard. Gelboliv is a distinctive color the German Army used.
http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=199198
I use the Model Master enamel gelboliv.
http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=199198
I use the Model Master enamel gelboliv.

mechaman

Joined: November 18, 2003
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Posted: Monday, June 10, 2019 - 02:51 AM UTC
For Early German colour I use a mixture of
4 parts Tamiya XF-51 Khaki Drab
2 parts Tamiya XF-74 JGSDF Olive Drab
1 part Tamiya XF-57 Buff
Picked this up a while ago from some fellow Modellers!
4 parts Tamiya XF-51 Khaki Drab
2 parts Tamiya XF-74 JGSDF Olive Drab
1 part Tamiya XF-57 Buff
Picked this up a while ago from some fellow Modellers!

pod3105

Joined: August 08, 2010
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Posted: Monday, June 10, 2019 - 03:02 AM UTC
Hi Paul
As far as the Leo is concerned, Revell Enamel RL32142 Yellowish Olive or at a push acrylic RL36142 should see you right.
As far as the Leo is concerned, Revell Enamel RL32142 Yellowish Olive or at a push acrylic RL36142 should see you right.
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