thanks for the comments, the olive drab is just plain ole model masters olive drab, i use tamayia buff thined to 90% to draw streaks down the side, goes on clear but dries like water swept dust, i then used model masters dark earth to haze on the lower part of the thing, and i got lighter as i went up it, i then did the same with the buff mixture and made it a little heavyer twards the top than the brown. the more red earth was a mixture mostly of rust (actual rust) from rusted brillo (steel wool) pads, mixed with a little black, tan, and light brown artist pastel chalks. i used a wet brush to mix it on the road wheels. and part way up the side. when it was dry i used a stiff bristle brush and on the sides i brushed from front to back to remove any chunks that were left.
i knew i would forget to paint something, so the tail lights are now painted, i am going to paint the fencing and rust it a bit, and attach it lower. thanks guys for the comments. ill post some more when i get everything done with it, and when i get my pershing done, its turning out great.
i wish i would have seen the campaign for the M113's but i started this one about three weeks to a month ago. maybe i will do another one, it is a nice kit
