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M1 Abrams in green, but which green?

Spearhead01

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2nd Lieutenant

Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - 09:08 AM UTC

Hi everyone. US M1 Abrams deployed to Europe are being painted green over the sand color. Can anyone recommend what color to use, preferably Tamiya, Mig, AK, Mr Paint or Vallejo since those are available here. I tried google but only found the FS34094 for use with the three-tone camo. Is it the same?

Thanks in advance!

/Freddy

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First Sergeant

Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - 09:18 AM UTC

I use Tamiya XF-67 NATO Green.

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General of the Army

Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 - 11:59 AM UTC

The actual paint is a water-based green used on German AFVs. It is basically the same as the green in NATO camo, FS-34094.

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2nd Lieutenant

Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 01:52 AM UTC

Thanks! Much appreciated!