Painting tank accessories

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:) Hello, I would like to paint (brush) and age the different bags, canvases, etc., on a Sherman? I admit I have no idea, how to take and colors used? thanks for any help :thumbup:
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For painting with a brush, I recommend acrylic paints (e.g. Vallejo, AK, MIG) in "earth" colors like Khaki, Beige, Buff, Green Grey, Olive Drab etc.
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Hey, that is my Sherman!
My RC tanks website, loads of free info for everybody:
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Rad_Schuhart wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2024 12:50 pm Hey, that is my Sherman!
:D Yes Rad, sorry I'm copying!!! finally I try
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Jofaur86 wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2024 1:01 pm
Rad_Schuhart wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2024 12:50 pm Hey, that is my Sherman!
:D Yes Rad, sorry I'm copying!!! finally I try
No problem at all, I feel honored!
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Thanks Kaczor, painting is really not my thing, but have I read, reread, the forum post or seen the videos? but nothing to do.... I have to block :haha:
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Nice Sherman Rad! Good choice Jofaur.
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Paint them up as Kaczor says, then use some darkish washes to accentuate the straps, buckles, folds, and creases. Apply a variety of washes to give the colours that worn and exposed to the weather streaking and mottling. Add some stains, a bit of mud spatter, and wear marks, a little bit of powdered pastels for dust. Add little bits of detail like different colours for buckles, lettering where needed. Rad's Red Cross markings are a nice punch of colour. And don't forget to strap it all down as Rad has done so well on his Sherman.

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Jofaur86: I think you are also looking for specific colors to use on the helmets, packs, etc. I have the information, but I am not home now and will be away from home until next week, as I am working at the International Plastic Modelers' Society convention this week. If you still need help next week, send me a PM and I can get specifications for colors and paints to you.
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:thumbup: Thank you, Her teacher, no worries, it can wait, have a good week.
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