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Out-of-the-bottle German WWI "feldgrau"?

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Out-of-the-bottle German WWI "feldgrau"?
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 13, 2004 11:55 PM
Hello, all,

Well the header about says it: Any recommendations for off-the-shelf Imperial feldgrau will be appreciated.

Best to all, and to all a good night,
StephenK
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Posted by grandadjohn on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 7:46 PM
While not an expert on German uniforms, I don't think there was any change in color between the two war's until they went ot the green color. I know the style changed though.
John
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 8:41 PM
Fabric variations, dye variations, dirt, washings, fading, stains.....Who's going to know what it is supposed to look like? My 2 cents [2c]
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Posted by renarts on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 11:16 PM
This help?





I agree with peridexion, there is a lattitude of color considered wear, dye lots, fabric, field conditions, etc. I think if you get close and within its context you'll be right.Wink [;)]
Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"
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Posted by Jeff Herne on Thursday, December 16, 2004 6:48 AM
Vallejo makes specific colors...both of which I've matched up against other stuff (including some original Heer clothing) and they look real good...

Vallejo German Field Gray # 830 - matches Reanart's photos above
Vallejo German Gray #995 - is the typical Heer gray.

Hope that helps...but like everyone else has said, with the variations in dye, fabric, and of course, manufacturers of the clothing, there's some wiggle room.

Jeff
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Thanks to all...
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:34 AM
good morning, gents,

Thanks to all you fine folks, with a special nod to renarts for the scan. The caveat that variation is the order of the day is noted.

Best,SJK
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