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Armor/AFV: Modern Armor
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Chally 2
blaster76
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Saturday, January 06, 2007 - 06:56 AM UTC
Working on the Trumpeter Challenger 2 Iraq version. Pretty much plan on a straight forward build. I have picked up a replacement barrel. Anything else real critical that I need to know. Not a perfectionist, and not looking at super 100% accuracy here. What is the best paint scheme. Mind you I only use Model Master enamels. Sand looks like a good color, but if anyone has a closer recommendation using another MM color. A good web sirte for post war British Armor would be appreciated as I also have a Chally 1 and a Chieftan in the stash
LeoCmdr
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Posted: Saturday, January 06, 2007 - 07:13 AM UTC
Steve,

Start with this site and search away.

http://www.defenceimagedatabase.mod.uk/fotoweb/

There's plenty of references on the internet for the Challenger 1 and the Chieftain. Just do an internet image search. Also try Prime Portal and Tanxheaven.

longneck1
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Victoria, Australia
Joined: June 23, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, January 06, 2007 - 10:40 AM UTC
i used model master british gulf light stone for my as90 looks pretty good to me...heres a pic although the pic isnt very good
blaster76
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Posted: Saturday, January 06, 2007 - 02:23 PM UTC
thanks for the website and the color reference.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Saturday, January 06, 2007 - 07:26 PM UTC
Op Telic Sand is more yellow than MM Sand. I took MM Sand and added a bit of yellow to it to get the color or my Op Telic Warrior. Came out pretty close to the actual color.

Good luck and keep us posted.
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