im doin my first US models. i bought the Academy M10 Duckbill Tank Destoyer and Tamyia US infantry figures. i was wondering what the best colors are to use on US uniforms and tanks. And any good accesory parts or PE parts or anything good to add to this start. ill post pictures up as soon as i get some work on them. If anyone could hook me up with good referances and stuff it would be great. thank you in advance

Mike Rasmussen
Camp Andaconda
Balad. Iraq

What type of paint mediums are you planning to use?
ex. acrylics,oils,enamals
What brands?
Vallejo,PollyScale,ModelMaster,Tamiya...ect. acrylics
Humbrol,ModelMaster...ect. enamals
The following books are great references for WW2 Uniforms and equipment:
1.Government Issue,Collector's Guide by Henri-Paul Enjames,U.S. Army European Theater of Operations
Histoire&Collections ISBN#:2-913903-87-8
2.The World WarII GI,US Army Uniforms 1941-45
In Color Photographs by Richard Windrow & Tim Hawkins
ISBN#:1-86126-302-3
I primarily use Vallejo acrylics for uniforms. I hope this helps. The armour guys can help you with the paints and color of the tanks.

Henry

the paint mediums i have avabile are acrlyic and enamel. i only have Tamyia and Model Master paints to use. Im just not sure what the best colors to use for the uniforms and the M10. thanx for the referances.

Mike Rasmussen
Camp Andaconda
Balad. Iraq

Tamiya paints that might help you get started.
1942-45
M-41 Field Jacket: XF-57 Buff
ETO Wool Shirt:XF-49 Khaki or XF-52 Flat Earth
ETO Wool Trousers:XF-52 Flat Earth or XF-51 Khaki Drab
Canvas Leggings:XF-49 Khaki with a touch of XF-51 Khaki Drab.
1944-45
M-43 Field Jacket:XF-62 Olive Drab or XF-58 Olive Green
M-43 HBT shirt & trousers:XF-62 Olive Drab or XF-58 Olive Green
Webb Gear: XF-49 Khaki with a touch of XF-51 Khaki Drab
Helmet:XF-62 Olive Drab
Hope this helps get you started. Good luck

Henry