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Re: Herr Doc's Various Questions

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Ah, that is just the information I needed, Alan! :thumbup: Thank you! The Vallejo paints are comparatively easy to find here in my part of the Ewe-Knighted States.
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Re: Herr Doc's Various Questions Re: WWII UK desert colour

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Herr Dr. Professor wrote: Wed Oct 15, 2025 8:34 pm I may well repaint the whole thing, using "black basing.")
After trying the usual and varied primer colors I'm pretty sold on it after the Pz III results. Of course it will shine even better with a single colored base coat.
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I found that after weathering the FS34087 Olive Drab on my TongDe Chaffee, the shading created by the black basing disappeared. (viewtopic.php?t=37737&hilit=Chaffee&start=10).
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Herr Dr. Professor wrote: Thu Oct 16, 2025 4:21 pm I found that after weathering the FS34087 Olive Drab on my TongDe Chaffee, the shading created by the black basing disappeared. (viewtopic.php?t=37737&hilit=Chaffee&start=10).
Well thats lookin great.

Ok, what I learned is to not use the basecoat much unless I wanted almost invisable shading. I ended up using just pure white for more contrast. Then I also thinned the basecoat to 80% thinner and 20%paint and used a .3 needle at around 8PSI. That being said this method only shows up on my PZ III more in the corners and shadows. The actual marbling effect is only evident if I stare at it knowing where it is. It's mostly covered with all the weathering effects. It would stand out more on a single colored tank like in that video with the guy painting the Sherman.
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