Anyone know what a good colour would be for a German Leopard 1A4 from the 70's?
Done a bit of research but only got Revell colours listed. I have never seen them sold here so an alternative would be appreciated.
I am not a stickler for this kind of stuff (I know batches of paint, weathering all have a part in final colour.) usually but it would be nice to be in the ballpark.
Jeff
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German Leopard 1A4 Colour?
Posted: Monday, November 13, 2006 - 07:42 AM UTC
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Posted: Monday, November 13, 2006 - 08:01 AM UTC
I used Tamiya paints on my early version Canadian Leopard C1:
Four parts Tamiya Khaki Drab XF-51, two parts Tamiya JGSDF Olive Drab, and one part Tamiya Buff XF-57.
I found it to be a very good match for the original Bundeswehr RAL 6014 Gelb Oliv.
Revell 46 is also apparently a good match...I also have never seen the paint myself.
Four parts Tamiya Khaki Drab XF-51, two parts Tamiya JGSDF Olive Drab, and one part Tamiya Buff XF-57.
I found it to be a very good match for the original Bundeswehr RAL 6014 Gelb Oliv.
Revell 46 is also apparently a good match...I also have never seen the paint myself.
Posted: Monday, November 13, 2006 - 06:51 PM UTC
Thanks Jason for your quick reply. I was hoping you would see this.
I will give that a try.
Jeff
I will give that a try.
Jeff