"WW1 French Foreign Legion Uniform Color" Topic
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| GARS1900 | 04 Feb 2016 4:58 p.m. PST |
During WW1, I've heard that the French Foreign Legion went through a variety of uniforms, starting with the red and blues of 1914, then going to horizon blue briefly, and then wearing a khaki uniform from 1915 onwards. I'm familiar with proper paints to be used for the first two uniforms, but the khaki color mystifies me. From what I can tell, it seems to be a mustard color with a hint of green. Can anybody guide me onto what vallejo paints I can possibly use to recreate this color? This is the only pic I could really find
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| Umpapa | 05 Feb 2016 6:44 a.m. PST |
I dunno about 1916, but I plan to paint my interwar/pulp FFL with much lighther khaki/dessert yellow. |
| inverugie | 05 Feb 2016 3:36 p.m. PST |
I don't know about "dessert yellow", but keeping with the gastronomic theme, I've heard the 'African' uniform worn by the Legion Etrangere and the Moroccan Division described as Mustard Yellow. |
| idontbelieveit | 05 Feb 2016 4:40 p.m. PST |
I would probably try by starting with khaki gray, highlight with green ochre, and lighten that up a little with buff for the lightest color. |
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