US paras paint colors
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In Normandy us aurborne uniforme arent greenish, but something like yellow/sand.
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I use colors that I already have, armypainter hemp rope (you can use vallejo middlestone too) and bazooka green, then army painter quick shade and uniform is ok, nobody see difference.
If uou want more precise colors take a look here
I attach some photos I took in Normandy, they are original uniforms. As uniforms are old, the original colors may have been more saturated.
I am also attaching some photos of miniatures (one is self made Lt Winter) quickly painted with the colors I indicated earlier.
I think you are talking about the M1942 uniforms. Here is how I painted mine (not so great picture included):
- Basecoat spray paint with Rustoleum Camouflage Light Army Green. Get good coverage, because otherwise you’ll have to try to paint match. This looks perfect, IMO, once washed.
- Pouches, webbing, backpacks, and helmet foliage strips with Vallejo Pastel Green (you can also use Vallejo Khaki or Iraqi Sand. In this case, use an appropriate wash)
- Elbow/Knee patches with Vallejo Gunship Green
- Wash all greens with Citadel Athonian Camo Shade.
- Boots Vallejo Chocolate Brown. Wash with Citadel Agrax Earthshade or similar.
- Light dry brush with Vallejo Iraqi Sand for highlight detail and dust.
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