| George Jetson | 25 May 2025 7:24 a.m. PST |
I'm sure this topic has come up before. So what hobby paint brand, color and SKU are you using for this distinguished regiment? |
 John the OFM  | 25 May 2025 7:57 a.m. PST |
Don't go by the movie. I always thought that was too dark. |
| George Jetson | 25 May 2025 8:33 a.m. PST |
What about Zulu Dawn? Too light? |
| John the OFM | 25 May 2025 9:21 a.m. PST |
I would go by this.
link And take your phone to the store.
Go to Michael's or Hobby Lobby and look at the craft paints first. |
 piper909 | 25 May 2025 9:08 p.m. PST |
The facings are described officially as "grass green," which seems to be a strong mid-range color -- bright, but not light, and distinguished from the "dark green" of some regiments. Lots of green facings in the British army over time, and the exact shades are given many different names over the years and probably also varied in hue at different times. That's possibly not too helpful for you here…. |
| 42flanker | 26 May 2025 1:28 a.m. PST |
Also because sun bleaching in the field.. |
| 42flanker | 26 May 2025 1:31 a.m. PST |
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| John the OFM | 26 May 2025 3:39 a.m. PST |
Lots of green facings in the British army over time, and the exact shades are given many different names over the years and probably also varied in hue at different times. Yes. Each regiment had its own unique facing color. There were many different yellows, buffs and greens. Each regiment's unique shade meant that they had their own chemists to supply the dye. And yes. They did fade in the weather. Don't hold me to this, but I'm GUESSING that the blue for Royal regiments did not vary. I'm saying that because I've never seen different shades of blue listed. 🤷 |
| Col Durnford | 26 May 2025 7:28 a.m. PST |
To answer the question, I used Testors green gloss 921553 sealed with dullcoat. |
| George Jetson | 26 May 2025 12:18 p.m. PST |
Testors Green Gloss 921553? Do you mean Beret Green? I searched for this one on Testors. No avail. Thanks. |
| HMS Exeter | 26 May 2025 8:25 p.m. PST |
Go to Wally World. Check out the craft paint aisle. Pick out something that says to you,…"yes, I look like Apple Green," or,…"yes, I look like grass green." If you wanna be super diligent, pick 2 similar shades. Use 1 for the 1st Bn, and another for the 2nd. The factors that could contribute to confounding any effort to know any "correct" color choice for this period are legion. Multiple or changed dye producers. Inconsistent dying techniques. Inconsistent dye concentrations. Contaminated dye batches. Improper dye storage. Irregular cloth absorbancy and quality. Exposure to sea water/salt spray. Sun bleaching. Thin dust layers masking the true color. It is in the nature of antiquarians and gamers to obsess. Cut yourself a break. |
| George Jetson | 27 May 2025 10:18 a.m. PST |
Hi HMS Exeter. Thanks. Good one I have AMS. AMS is Advanced Modeler's Syndrome. It also doesn't help to have a PhD but in light of your suggestion. I'll get something that looks like Apple Green. I think Green Zinc Chromate of the Model Master variety (and not Interior Green FS 34151 we know of of the WW2 U.S. military aircraft interior variety) works best. Have a great day! Happy Tuesday. GJ |
| TimePortal | 28 May 2025 9:18 p.m. PST |
I too have used Walmart Apple Green for mid or grass green. |
| George Jetson | 29 May 2025 6:48 a.m. PST |
Good day my fellow wargamers. These are all good suggestions. Empress Miniatures sells 28mm Regimental flags under their Zulu War line including the 24th Regiment of foot. IMHO, the color shown on this flag is probably the best representation of grass green. Apple green is good. All this talk about Apple green has compelled to go to McDonald's for a hot Apple pie. 😀 |
