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WW 2 tanker Uniform color
ant88
Rhode Island, United States
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Joined: January 27, 2005
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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
Florida, United States
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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
Modeling the U.S. Army in WWII
Jumpmaster1a
Virginia, United States
Joined: September 22, 2004
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Joined: September 22, 2004
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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