Paolo Diego Bubbio Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Hello, I recently purchased the figures "Modern German Infantry" 1:32 (second-hand, the box was not available). Does anybody know if there is an official coloring chart for these figures - like the coloring charts that exist for other WWII sets? I seem unable to find it anywhere. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I don't think there was a painting guide as suchhttps://www.tapatalk.com/groups/airfixtributeforum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=1217 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek22 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Hi,I was always not satisfied with the avaliable colors on the market. So I had to mix a color by myself. I use slate gray with a little bit light olive. There may be a little difference in the shades, but this does not matter, because the real Bundeswehr uniforms in this time were different to (older means lighter). Often there was a difference in color even between jacket (darker) and trouser (lighter). For best results you may take a look to real uniforms.Try this site:https://gary-oldsargeswargameandmodelblog.blogspot.de/2016/02/cold-war-bundeswehr-uniforms-1950s-and.htmlBoots are black, webbing is faded olive drab (I think), Helmet olive drabDon`t forget the German National Flag on both sides of the sleeves.Hope this helps. Otherwise let me know if I can help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Diego Bubbio Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 Thank you both, and sorry for the delay in replying. Tomek22, just a curiosity: how do you proceed when you mix a color? Do you actually use a large portion of, say, slate gray and light olive, so that you have enough color that you can use for all the uniforms? Or you do otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek22 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Hi Paolo,First I paint pedominant 1:72 or 20mm Figures. I do not need so much color for them. But if I need color in different batches I mix it when I need the color. For the old Bundeswehr (and this represent this set!) (cold war times) you have not to mix exactly the same shade. As abovementioned the color of uniforms was very diverse. This is due to the uniforms faded very soon (often washing, sun ect.). Do not paint them to "dark" in shade. Only if you want to show very new uniforms!In my opinion it looks like very more realistic if the don`t look all the same. Of course you have not to use other colors. Vallejo 101 a little brighter is a good match (I think) but I prefer to mix by myself.Hope this helps? If you have questions, please let ma know. Cheers from Germany! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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