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                        US Army Desesrt Paint Colors

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                        Aaron D
                        • Member since
                          December 2012
                        US Army Desesrt Paint Colors
                        Posted by Aaron D on Thursday, December 6, 2012 8:41 AM

                        I have recently started modeling again after a 25 year absence. I bought an AVF M1126 Stryker and would like to paint it in US desert colors, but do not know where to begin to find the color numbers. Also, I would like to use acrylic paints, but am not set on this. What brands are good for airbrushing through a Revolution brush?

                        On another note does anyone know anyone that is a member of the Garrett, IN Walker Mahurin club and do you have an e-mail or phone contact number?

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                        pyrman64
                        • Member since
                          May 2005
                        Posted by pyrman64 on Thursday, December 6, 2012 9:40 AM

                        Aaron,

                        First....welcome back! Welcome Sign AFAIK, the Strykers are only delivered in CARC-green.  Give Forest green a try in the Model Master (sku#1714) range if you don't mind enamels - mix 3 parts paint - 1 part thinner for a flat finish.

                        If you're set on acrylics, NATO green would probably be best - either Tamiya (XF-67) or MM/ACRYL.

                        Greg H

                        "There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." Gen. Wm T. Sherman (11 April 1880, Columbus, Ohio)

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                        HeavyArty
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Valrico, FL
                        Posted by HeavyArty on Thursday, December 6, 2012 12:53 PM

                        Yes, I can confirm that all operational Strykers are Forest Green.  There were a couple painted sand as a test in Kuwait, but they were not accepted in sand by the US Army and were subsequently repainted Forest Green.

                        Gino P. Quintiliani - Field Artillery - The KING of BATTLE!!!

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                        redleg12
                        • Member since
                          July 2006
                        • From: New Jersey
                        Posted by redleg12 on Saturday, December 8, 2012 6:59 AM

                        Since you are an acrylic fan, use Tamiya NATO Green. It is the closest color and after weathering you will be just fine.

                        Rounds Complete!!

                        "The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."

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