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Wider Wargaming => Painting & Modelling => Topic started by: sebastopold on 28 November 2014, 03:00:36 PM

Title: US tanks
Post by: sebastopold on 28 November 2014, 03:00:36 PM
Hi guys,

i know that topic already exist but i wanted to know what color (valejo or model color) do you use for u.s tanks?
after puting that base, do you brush with white or base+yellow or base+white.
i ask because i ve paint my sherman with a model color's green and brush it with green+yellow but
im not that happy with the result.
can you guys help me?

Seb
Title: Re: US tanks
Post by: NTM on 28 November 2014, 07:37:23 PM
Don't use vallejo myself but believe that brown violet is commonly used on US tanks. I find it's generally ok to simply dry brush with a sand colour rather than mixing something up.
Title: Re: US tanks
Post by: Edmund2011 on 28 November 2014, 11:05:26 PM
Are you talking abuot US tanks in WWII right?

I would go for Olive Green base with lights/dry brush made of Olive Green+White (about 20% of white, no more).

If you are looking for a darkener tone for the vehicle try the same but with "Flat Green" instead olive Green

Cheers!
Title: Re: US tanks
Post by: Hertsblue on 29 November 2014, 12:01:38 PM
Flames of War actually do a "US Armour" spray can which might save you a lot of hassle. If you want a very dramatic rendition of detail, try a very pale grey lightly brushed on.
Title: Re: US tanks
Post by: wurrukatte on 29 November 2014, 02:06:06 PM
Hello Seb

I use Vallejo Brown violet then highlight with BV/khaki 50/50.

regards

W
Title: Re: US tanks
Post by: NTM on 29 November 2014, 03:45:38 PM
Quote from: Hertsblue on 29 November 2014, 12:01:38 PM
Flames of War actually do a "US Armour" spray can which might save you a lot of hassle. If you want a very dramatic rendition of detail, try a very pale grey lightly brushed on.

Can you actually get hold of this at the moment?
Was unavailable for years due to supply problems but believe they have sorted a new deal with army painter for sprays and brush on along with a host of silly names.
Comrade khaki anyone?
Title: Re: US tanks
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 30 November 2014, 08:43:43 AM
Quote from: NTM on 29 November 2014, 03:45:38 PM
Can you actually get hold of this at the moment?
Was unavailable for years due to supply problems but believe they have sorted a new deal with army painter for sprays and brush on along with a host of silly names.
Comrade khaki anyone?

They did come from the Evil Empire.

IanS
Title: Re: US tanks
Post by: sebastopold on 30 November 2014, 07:54:22 PM
thanks a lot. you re all champs :D