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How to paint the bottom?
Posted by Haptesthai on Monday, April 11, 2016 1:42 PM

Hello, how should I paint the bottom of the tank in 3-tone camouflage? (Tamiya Type 97 Chi-Ha)

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  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, April 11, 2016 3:14 PM

I know that when I do German 3 tone camo,I do the bottom in the base color Dunkelgelb,probably the same for the Japanese tank,whatever the base color is.

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  • From: Cameron, Texas
Posted by Texgunner on Monday, April 11, 2016 3:25 PM

Haptesthai

Hello, how should I paint the bottom of the tank in 3-tone camouflage? (Tamiya Type 97 Chi-Ha)

 

Turn it over?  Big Smile

Sorry, I couldn't resist a lil' kidding.

How about painting that first?

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  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Monday, April 11, 2016 4:30 PM

If you plan on weathering the finshed build, I say cover the bottom in mud. Otherwise, paint it in the base color, which for IJA equipment I belive was a khaki shade.

 

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Posted by Haptesthai on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 12:40 PM
Thank you all. Would Nato Green (Tamiya), or Olive Drab (Vallejo) work?
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  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 1:42 PM

I used Tamiya's IJA Green on my Shinhoto Chi Ha. And Mr Color IJA Armor Green (from ther IJA armor paint set) on my early model Type 97. That Green is a bit brighter & lighter than the colors you mention, similar to Tamiya Deep Green

 

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