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Paints Sherman ?

Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 10:06 am
by Jofaur86
:) Hello,
after finally getting back to work on my Sherman Tam.? Am I at the stage I was dreading? the most "painting" and I admit that despite reading this rereading of the post concerned on the Forum? I still don't know what to use, as a color? Besides, I don't have an airbrush? and the TS bomb doesn't seem to be popular with everyone? I had made a test, can conclusive with the brush? follow taker of any opinion …..

Re: Paints Sherman ?

Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 2:08 pm
by Kaczor
Tamiya TS-28 Olive Drab. It's little too green in my opinion but Tamiya sprays are great.

Re: Paints Sherman ?

Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 5:09 pm
by Jofaur86
:thumbup: Thank you Kaczor, in primer I intend to use gray, or would another color lighten it up a bit?

Re: Paints Sherman ?

Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 8:04 pm
by PainlessWolf
Good Morning,
Just to throw another one in the ring. If you can locate a couple of rattle cans of Model Masters Olive Drab 1911, you would also be pleased with the results. I know paint shades for Shermans is like the best motor oil for your automobile. Everyone has a favorite. Whatever you do, don't forget to share pics with us. I have always loved a Good Sherman.
regards,
Painless

Re: Paints Sherman ?

Posted: Sat May 28, 2022 9:49 pm
by Kaczor
Model Masters is my favourite shade of OD but it's probably not produced anymore. I can't find in anywhere.

Vallejo OD spray is also good.

Re: Paints Sherman ?

Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 9:12 am
by Jofaur86
:) Yes indeed, after research, seems not to be found? Looked good though!!! Found this but not sure if compatible with plastic Tam. otherwise good price for the quantity?
https://www.mmpark.fr/index.php?p=boutique&ref=BPOD
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Re: Paints Sherman ?

Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 12:24 pm
by Kaczor
This color looks like early war British tank Khaki Green not American OD.
PS I knew that French don't like English but to don't have this language option but still have Bulgarian is weird :haha:

Re: Paints Sherman ?

Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 3:14 pm
by Herr Dr. Professor
Here's the expert on Olive Drab:

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Re: Paints Sherman ?

Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 3:28 pm
by Jofaur86
Thank you for all this information!!! Kaczor, I admit I didn't understand everything? but it does not matter, good end after noon :thumbup:

Re: Paints Sherman ?

Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 4:31 pm
by Son of a gun-ner
While we're on the subject, what paint would I need for Sherman's in British service, I'm sure I once read that it wasn't the same shade as the U.S. used.
If I'm correct, what company does the shade I need please.
Should I be looking at the same type of green the British tanks were painted?