Hi to everyone,

The projects I have at the moment are a 101st paratrooper and a US Ranger on D-Day, and I am a little bit confused about uniform and equipment colours. Although I have some documentation and colour pictures (re-enactment), I wonder what colour mixes would be best to get the various shades of Olive Drab, Khahi, Light olive, etc.

Hope someone can help and share with all the mixes used in similar projects. Even better if one of you has used acrylic paints such as Vallejo.

Thanks a lot.

Bertrand

Bert,

If you need some Vallejo samples consider to use this link:

http://www.coloradominiatures.com/index.as...ion=Custom&ID=5

This usefull link (in coloradominiatures web site) shows some Vallejo samples for WWII US uniforms (also appears the colors):

WWII USMC Fatigue Green (Brett Avants)

VC-830 German Field Grey
VC-886 Green Grey
VC-971 Pastel Olive Green

Base: VC-886
Highlights: VC-971
Shadows: VC-830

WWII US M1941/43 Khaki Field Jacket (Brett Avants)

VC-837 Pale Sand
VC-988 Khaki
VC-914 Green Ochre
VC-976 Buff

Base: VC-988 + VC-837
Highlights: Base + VC-976
Light Highlights: VC-976 + VC-988
Shadows: VC-976 + VC-914

Hope this help you!

Rafa

Thanks a lot ! Useful information to start with.

Best regards, Bertrand