![]() ![]() Let the commentary and suggestions, begin. Responses to this question can then be added beneath that heading, for the benefit of others. I'll also suggest a new Reference Section be added to the Boards, in TMP 4.0, so that others can refer to the Cold War Paint Suggestions in the future. Please feel free to provide your input, other suggestions, or vote on them, below. So, I'll kick off the suggestions with Testor's Model Master 34087, olive drab paint, in either enamel, or acrylic (I think they make both). If the paint is available in a spray can, that is a plus in order to speed up painting of whole units at a time (though it's not a requirement). So, I'm opening the floor to suggestions, and will consider both enamels and acrylics. Some suggest 24087, for a more satin finish, due to the practice of rubbing the tank down with petroleum products prior to their going on parade, in order to make them look snazzy.įrom images I've seen of various paint manufacturers' 34087, olive drab, that looks to be a bit too light to me, but perhaps it is due to my monitor screen, and less to the paint. Usually, it is referred to as "olive drab", and the reference number given for it is 34087. The color appears to be a very dark green, almost brownish green, in some images. ![]() ![]() on our M47, M48, M60 tanks, and M113 APCs, etc.? So, what paint(s), and/or paint color(s) do you suggest for the early to mid-Cold War period (1950s – mid-1970s) for American armor in Europe, e.g. So, looking forward to some early to mid-Cold War gaming goodness, and this issue continues to bug me, so thought I'd create a poll (or polls – others to follow for Soviets, West Germans, British, etc.) to get people's feedback on the subject. ![]()
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