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US Parachute Infantry Unform colours

Discussion in 'Acrylics' started by Nap, Dec 6, 2015.

  1. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi guys ,

    Getting myself ready to paint up the Lt Col Vandervoort from RP Models , nt a norm I would normally ain't so I would appreciate any suggestions for mixes for

    Uniform

    Helmet

    Webbing

    I also use Water Soluable Oils so oil mxes are also welcome

    Thanks for any suggestions

    Nap


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  2. peedee A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Kev,
    I have some alkyds also, but unused.
    Do I have to use distilled water,
    or just run the tap and crack on?

    Paul
  3. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Paul ,

    I always use distilled ..no impurities....bit like me that!

    Enjoy the Alkyds

    Nap
  4. arj A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Try this on the Military Modelling site Kevin:-
    http://www.militarymodelling.com/forums/postings.asp?th=23796&p=1
    Scroll down through the various pictures until you come to the US uniforms and the summaries for the photos.
    Then scroll down a little further and you'll come across the listings of paints that might be used.

    Cheers,
    Andrew
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  5. peedee A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    :) :D
    thanks for that Kev.

    Plenty of horses queing up !
    Should be just the job.

    Paul
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  6. housecarl Moderator

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    United-Kingdom
  7. peedee A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
  8. housecarl Moderator

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    United-Kingdom
    It'll keep you amused Paul.(y)
  9. dm. mitchell Active Member

    Country:
    Canada
    Hi Nap,
    Noticed you mentioned water soluble oils. Are they easy to work with? Have seen them, and thought about buying.

    Darren
  10. peedee A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    You are a good judge, small tubes, small mind, big choices of paint.
    keep me happy for hours that will.

    P
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  11. Monsoon Member

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    United-States
  12. Eludia A Fixture

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    United-Kingdom
    Be aware Paul that alkyds and water soluble oils are not the same. Alkyds are not water soluble, they're just like normal oils but cure faster. You can try mixing them with water, but have plenty of coin on standby for your swear box ;)
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  13. peedee A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Aaah thanks very much Billy,
    that could've been awkward.

    So I got proper but quicker oils,

    Kev's got soloiable ouls.
    bless!

    Paul.
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  14. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Guys ,

    I have indeed soluable oils ...a man's version .....( sorry you lovely full Oilys)....

    Go on , go on Paul mix those with water ...I am intrigued as to how much you put in the swear box!..he he !!


    Darren ,

    Mine are a series called Cobra , quite expensive , but I find them easy to use with Acrylics ...others may not .

    Nap

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