Paints Sherman ?

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:) 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 …..
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Tamiya TS-28 Olive Drab. It's little too green in my opinion but Tamiya sprays are great.
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:thumbup: Thank you Kaczor, in primer I intend to use gray, or would another color lighten it up a bit?
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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.
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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.
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:) 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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This color looks like early war British tank Khaki Green not American OD.
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Here's the expert on Olive Drab:

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Thank you for all this information!!! Kaczor, I admit I didn't understand everything? but it does not matter, good end after noon :thumbup:
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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?
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