101st Airborne trooper 1/16 scale

[theophilus]

Interested in a critique/ comments on the painting of this figure. I've started painting primarily the unifom and patches. Haven't really started in on the equipment.

Thanks for yuor comments!

 

[Pete_H]

What color did you paint the elbow, knee, & pocket reinforcements? They look dark brown. In reality, it was more of a sage green.

 

[Jim Patrick]

Nice looking jumpsuit colors. Now let's see some more.

Jim

 

[theophilus]

pete,

the color is tamiya's khaki drab. it's the base coat and it's dark green. I'm working now on lightening and blending a lighter color into the base.

 

[Pete_H]

Theophilus,
If I may suggest, try mixing the dark green with some khaki drab, say at a 60/40 ratio. That'll give you a really nice "faded-looking" green. A great online reference is Mark Bando's "Trigger Time," found at http://www.101airborneww2.com/ Click on "uniforms" for a great picture of the reinforced M42 uniform.

Keep up the good work!