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Miniatures Adventure => Back of Beyond => Topic started by: SteveRogers on 07 November 2007, 05:47:09 PM

Title: Russian khaki?
Post by: SteveRogers on 07 November 2007, 05:47:09 PM

Could someone recommend a decent colour for WWI/RCW khaki? I prefer Vajello paints. I know there will be variations, just would like a decent colour to start from.

Ta in advance

Steve

Title: Russian khaki?
Post by: meninobesta on 07 November 2007, 06:11:21 PM

Although I only have ww2 russians painted, I'm also planing on using "Khaki Grey" on the russian Civil war ones!

Title: Russian khaki?
Post by: Aaron on 07 November 2007, 06:47:24 PM

I've seen pictures showing everything from light grey through ochre. I'd go with that khaki grey or German camo beige as a happy medium. Coincidentally I'm planning on picking up some WW1 Russians this weekend also. Happy painting!

Title: Russian khaki?
Post by: Lt. Hazel on 07 November 2007, 08:50:14 PM

Hi!
I think it was a greenish khaki, may be faded to a cream colour..painted mine like this
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/snilloc_photos/kornilov039_r2_c2_r1_c1.jpg)

The green-khaki is Vallejo Model Colour Green Brown+ VGC Charred Brown as shade, VMC Green Brown as midtone and Greenbrown+ VGC Bone White as highlight. Hope that helps  8)

Title: Russian khaki?
Post by: Lt. Hazel on 07 November 2007, 08:52:40 PM

VMC Khaki and Khaki grey will also work well.

Title: Russian khaki?
Post by: Driscoles on 07 November 2007, 09:26:35 PM

yep. I volunteer for Valejo Khaki grey as well. I would also use Khaki and German WWII Beige Camo ( Nr. 821 ) . great color!!

Title: Russian khaki?
Post by: Vanvlak on 07 November 2007, 09:37:51 PM

And nice paint job there, Lt.

Title: Russian khaki?
Post by: Khartoum on 08 November 2007, 10:08:51 PM

I've used foundry 3 stage drab for mine.  Don't think it os the proper colour as it i sdarker than the unfrms in the Osprey book.  I have a few examples posted on how long i smine if you want to compare the colour.

I havn't used Valejo paints but have to say from seeing some a friend recently go they look good quality.

Good luck with the Russians

Title: Russian khaki?
Post by: dominic on 09 November 2007, 07:02:46 AM

Lt Hazel - nice paintjob!  What did you use for the pants on the 3rd guy from left?

Title: Russian khaki?
Post by: Lt. Hazel on 09 November 2007, 04:26:37 PM

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What did you use for the pants on the 3rd guy from left?

I used VGC Beasty Brown - Foundry Canvas A - Canvas B ...that´s it  :)