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| Subject: | Re: M2 Bradley desert paint scheme????? |  |
| Date: | Mar 24, 2003 |
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"Jason Apperson" wrote in
news:3e7e8a95@news.track-link.net:
> Howdy everyone, I'm gettin ready to paint Tamiya's M2 Bradley Fighting
> Vehicle, and I want to paint it with a desert paint scheme, but the
> instructions use either a woodland or OD color scheme. What would be an
> appropriate Tamiya acrylic to use for the interior and the exterior?
> Any help would be great. Thanks, Jason.
>
Jason,
The M2 did not see service in the first Gulf War. They had already been
upgraded to M2A1 and M2A2. The A2 is what you normally see in videos with
the reactive armor sides and front. There are other differences including
the armored apron around the turret being vertical instead of sloped.
The A1 look more like the A0. The earliest ones had the sloped armor on the
turret and was changed to vertical later. Some A1s were with one unit
according to a reference I have but it is not clear if they was used in
combat, nor is it clear if they were early or late A1s.
There are 2 good references available Squadron's #2030 M2/M3 Bradley In
Action (about $10) and Osprey New Vanguard #18 M2/M3 Bradley Infantry
Fighting Vehicle 1983-1995 (about $12-$15). If you can only afford one get
the Osprey, otherwise get both. Both have lots of detail pictures and
both have good color plates. Your local store has them or can get them or
find them online.
Tamiya makes an M2A2 in 1/35 and Revell makes one in 1/72. I have both.
Both are correct for and have markings for Desert Storm. That said I think
you still want to finish yours in DS colors and it's fine. It's your model,
do what makes you happy.
Tamiya reccomends XF-59 Desert Yellow in the M2A2 and M1A1 kits. I think it
is to yellow, the color actually seems greyer and darker. Model Master 2136
US Army/Marihe Sand seems closer. However if you want to use Tamiya get the
XF-59 and just use it straight or get some (Tamiya) light or medium grey
also and try mixing them a little to tone down the yellow. Watch the video
on TV that's going on now and wait for a decent day shot of US equipment.
You'll see what I mean and get an idea.
As for markings. Markings in the desert were pretty simple. The spinning
vee sometimes with a number or dots gives immediate tactical info to other
units nearby so they know who is who. The big upward pointing V further
back was a generic recognition symbol for all Coalition vehicles. They
appear to be black or very dark grey. You can try painting them freehand or
use tape to mark off the symbols. If you are using a brush, paint the
desert color over the tape first to seal the edges completely, let it dry
for a day (don't be impatient!!) and them come back and paint with the
black. This will help prevent any bleed under the tape.
The only folks who make decals that I am aware of is Tamiya
TAM66536 Tamiya 1/35 Modern Military Decal Sheet A
TAM66518 Tamiya 1/35 Gulf Operation Decal Sheet
I have both. The first has some very nice Armored Cavalry markings (large
letter/number combos). The second has more DS related items, including the
spinning vees, etc.
I can only find them at HobbyLink Japan www.hlj.com. They are 500 yen each
which is about $4. They take credit cards and PayPal. Go to the website and
click on Tamiya (down on left) and them Mil acces. Should be in the first
group. They have images so you can see what they look like. Maybe your
local store can try to order them but don't count on it.
Good luck,
Frank |
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