True. I ended with ordering bunch of different OD paints from online shop. I will make comparison between MIG, Valleyo, Gunze and Model Master and I choose what I like the best.Afrikakorps wrote:simply pick the shade of green that you like most and don't worry about being too historicaly correct.
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So very true about color variances! My Tiger has more different shades of gray than my hair and beard.
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Hello. I've tried today this paint and color is spot on for my taste! Thank you!PainlessWolf wrote:Good Afternoon,
I can heartily recommend Model Masters Olive Drab in the rattlecan. #FS1911 I've used it for years in conjunction with Model Masters Enamel Flats. The results are amazingly realistic looking.
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Good afternoon!
I'm glad the paint worked out for you. I've been pleased with it for some years now and several Builds worth.
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I'm glad the paint worked out for you. I've been pleased with it for some years now and several Builds worth.
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Tamiya spray cans, (top photo - dark olive drab - TS 5 / bottom photo - light olive drab - TS 28).
Both have been lightly weathered using enamel paints & sealed with acrylic matt clear.
Both have been lightly weathered using enamel paints & sealed with acrylic matt clear.
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Hi Guys
I was going to start a new thread but searched and found this one that I hope is okay to ask in.
Generally how many cans of tamiya would be needed to base coat one tank? I am thinking of going this route when I do my pershing
Thanks
Jeremy
I was going to start a new thread but searched and found this one that I hope is okay to ask in.
Generally how many cans of tamiya would be needed to base coat one tank? I am thinking of going this route when I do my pershing
Thanks
Jeremy
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Jeremy bearing in mind the Acrylic thinners to clean any grease and finger prints off of your Tank and the Metal Primer needed to paint every piece of metal on your Tank and then the Undercoat,
Red or Grey Oxide from a car accessory store (Half the Price and twice the Quantity) but change the spray head to a Tamiya rattle can head,
You should allow at least 6 Tamiya Rattle cans for a decent covering of olive drab,
I would suggest 4 cans if it were Humbrol and very little paint at all if you were using an airbrush.
Red or Grey Oxide from a car accessory store (Half the Price and twice the Quantity) but change the spray head to a Tamiya rattle can head,
You should allow at least 6 Tamiya Rattle cans for a decent covering of olive drab,
I would suggest 4 cans if it were Humbrol and very little paint at all if you were using an airbrush.
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wow really? i was thinking it would only be 3. I do have a airbrush but dont know if im confident enough to base coat the tank
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Hi Jeremy, I used half a rattle can of automotive self etch primer on all the metal parts & 3 Tamiya rattle cans for one tank.
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