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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: The Gray Ghost on December 21, 2011, 11:42:11 PM

Title: Afrika Korps Colors
Post by: The Gray Ghost on December 21, 2011, 11:42:11 PM

I'm not sure what colors to use for my DAK some books show tan while others have light olive uniforms.

Title: Re: Afrika Korps Colors
Post by: Johnnytodd on December 22, 2011, 12:52:19 AM

Simple answer = Yes and Yes.  Uniforms were issued in olive green which faded quickly to tan.  Web equipment issued in dark tan which also faded. Mix in some brown leather and the combinations get complicated.  Most realistic would be a combination of light and dark tan and olive.  Tough answer is "buy a book" like osprey africa corps and study the colors.  John

Title: Re: Afrika Korps Colors
Post by: Dave C on December 24, 2011, 07:17:28 AM

I've been painting a few 15mm DAK and have tried to give a battle worn look. I decided to paint them in various shades and colours, some with fresh uniforms others bleached by the effects of sun and sand. In the attached photo some are wearing Italian uniform trousers.

Dave C

Title: Re: Afrika Korps Colors
Post by: pbeccas on December 26, 2011, 04:37:38 AM

The tan uniforms are ex Italian or captured British stuff.  You get a good look mixing it all together.

Title: Re: Afrika Korps Colors
Post by: joroas on December 26, 2011, 08:41:23 AM

Artizan has a guide:

http://www.artizandesigns.com/guides/GermanAfrikaKorpsWW2.pdf