Correct shade of green for U.S. M113 in Vietnam?

Remember that the first units arriving in Vietnam had their vehicles painted in a "parade" type finish of OD green mixed with gloss black to give a deeper finish. Later M113s came painted in the normal dull OD. Solution would be to mix some OD with some black to see if you can match the color used or add some lighter OD to the dark green to lighten it a tad.

Many thanks, Robin. I'll try mixing the colours and see how I get on.

Much appreciated,

Darren.

here you go check these photos out http://www.kithobbyist.com/AFVInteriors/m113/m113d.html
i hope Tamiyas new m113 will have a ACAV version out soon

Hey thanks Capt.Caveman! Those pics are great! I'm building this kit (the Academy ACAV) for my friend who's a M113 fanatic. I have just finished a small diorama base to put it on. So far, it looks OK for a first attempt. I took Robins advice and added a little black to my OD paint and it's worked out pretty well. The only problem I've had is fitting the ready made tracks-I snaped one set while trying to fit them!
Still, at least I can hide my error with the side skirts!

Thanks for your help,
Regards,

Darren.

AFV club make an after market set for the M113 (i think there working tracks) if you break all your tracks they might be better

Thanks for the info. I'm praying it won't come to that-but knowing my luck, it probably will!

Cheers,

Darren.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Captain Caveman AFV club make an after market set for the M113 (i think there working tracks) if you break all your tracks they might be better

AFV Club's M113 track (US style) #AF3501 are out of production and were not working. They still make the NATO style, which is only really appropriate for the Canadian and German variants. Fruil makes a set of working metal tracks, but they cost just under $30.

Tango ED Models in solihull Birmingham have the M113 tracks in i was there friday

just mix alittle white into the dark green, very little.