Hi

At W&P I picked up a Sovereign2000 bust of a British Infantryman from the Devonshire Rgt, and I need a bit of help with the base colour to use for the Tunic. I would normally use a Khaki for the battle Dress but the box are shows it to be a sand colour so I am thinking perhaps its a figure from the North African or Italy campaign, if it is what colour would be best for the battle dress jacket pref in Vallejo but I can convert from others.

This is the one



Thanks

Paul

Paul - I agree with Carl.

Dave

Many thanks.

Paul

Depends which battalion of the Devons you want to paint it as some were in the Far East, Burma etc as well. I know some were also airborne (presumably gliders) as well

The battledress he is wearing was on available in Khaki so Carl's colours are spot on, but this uniform wasn't just used in western Europe it was also worn in North Africa as well as Khaki Drill uniform I know this for a fact as my late Grandfather served in the 8th army, it was also worn by troops in Italy. The battledress would not transfer to far east soldier's without significant conversion, you could paint him up as an airborne troop but the helmet is wrong as both glider and paratroops wore the helmet pictured.