| Louie N | 14 Feb 2012 8:42 p.m. PST |
Hello, I am looking for a color match. Using Vallejo Airbrush Colors thewarstore.com/VallejoModelAirColors.html What would be the closest match without mixing for the Cold War German Olive Yellow color. The models below provide examples of what I am looking for.
I don't need perfect just close enough. The color reminds me of German WWII field green uniforms.
Thanks |
| Garand | 14 Feb 2012 9:00 p.m. PST |
This does not neccessarily answer your question, but I custom mix my own Gelboliv with Tamiya paints (from a formula I found on the 'net), and I do not use any grey in it. It's more like a lighter olive drab than field grey… Damon. |
| Lion in the Stars | 14 Feb 2012 11:46 p.m. PST |
Now, I will admit to being slightly colorblind, but what part of this color:
is Yellow or Olive?!? |
| Garand | 15 Feb 2012 7:07 a.m. PST |
I didn't make up the name! Ask the Bundeswehr… Edit: link But it does look olive to me, even if my computer screen doesn't reproduce it perfectly… Damon. |
| Garand | 15 Feb 2012 7:21 a.m. PST |
Speaking of which, I found this: link Says try Vallejo 897 (98) Damon. |
| wehrmacht | 15 Feb 2012 8:38 a.m. PST |
Looks like GW Catachan Green or close to it. |
| Garand | 15 Feb 2012 9:36 a.m. PST |
Another thing to keep in mind, the example pictures are models, and we have no idea if the painter even knew what the accurate color really is to begin with. Also it seems at least some German vehicles were repainted in just the bronze green of the 3-color scheme, and that color is much more green rather than olive in color… Damon. |
| Louie N | 15 Feb 2012 10:10 a.m. PST |
Thank you for the information. The color may not be accurate but for 15mm forces I like the look it would acheive. I will look for Vallejo 897 (98) |
 Legion 4  | 15 Feb 2012 2:57 p.m. PST |
Yeah … looks about right … I'm using Howard Hues German Uniform 1720 paint … for … well units in German colored uniforms … It kind of reminds me almost of an Olive Drab … |
| Jemima Fawr | 19 Feb 2012 7:00 p.m. PST |
I must say that none of the models shown above look like Bundeswehr Gelboliv. I used to see Bundeswehr & Luftwaffe vehicles most days here in Wales (particularly when in the RAF and sharing a base with them) and the colour was a weird cow-pat-like, brownish-yellowish-green. |
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