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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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WW 2 tanker Uniform color
ant88
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Rhode Island, United States
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Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 12:34 AM UTC
I am doing a dio and using Verlindens US tankers chow time figures and having trouble with uniform colors. Does anyone know what the right colors are for WW 2 tankers ? I have to paint a jacket and it looks like one may have overalls and the other just shirt and pants. also does antone know a good uniform reference web site. thanks guys.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 12:58 AM UTC
Here is a site with referances for WWII uniforms and some painting guidance, among other great modeling stuff.

Modeling the U.S. Army in WWII
Jumpmaster1a
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Posted: Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 05:39 AM UTC
Anthony, I use Polly Scale and Testors Acrylics paints and like the Polly Scale Sand for the base coat of the jacket and overalls. After that, I try to shade with a little Dark Green/Olive Drab mix and highlight with the base coat. Polly Scale makes a good Field Drab for the wool lining. HTH, Dave
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