Best paint for Iraqi Republican Guard Armor?

AllenRockwell · Post by **AllenRockwell** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 12:54 pm

I'm searching for the best color match for modern Iraqi armor. What do you use?

In my area the most readily available are Model Master Acrylic and Enamel, but I'll use whatever is the best match.

Thanks

whoa Mohamed · Post by **whoa Mohamed** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 1:32 pm

Valejo Iraqi sand might be a good start....

Cav Dog · Post by **Cav Dog** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:26 pm

Based on a couple of, "souvenirs" I lifted from a T-72, the best color in the MM universe is, wait for it:

Sand 4720

Baphomet69 · Post by **Baphomet69** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:00 pm

I was thinking smoke black and blood red (or maybe pink mist)...

Sorry, someone had to...

Apachex · Post by **Apachex** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:21 am

I started with a base of Army Painter's Bleached Bone primer, applied a brown wash and then highlighted with Floquil Soviet sand. It is a shade lighter than the former RG vehicles I saw in theatre, but it looks right from above in 6mm scale.

That said, once stuff gets into the open desert it seems to get a slightly more 'pink' tone.

AllenRockwell · Post by **AllenRockwell** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 8:25 am

Baphomet69 wrote:I was thinking smoke black and blood red (or maybe pink mist)...
Sorry, someone had to...

I was waiting for that answer, I can't believe it took so long

piersyf · Post by **piersyf** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:48 pm

I hope you've worn a uniform at some point Baphomet69, because to me, unless you've been prepared to be that 'pink mist' it's not a comment I'd be prepared to make. I'm not complaining, nor am I a moderator or anything, but I will point out that a handful of Iraqi units fought hard, despite seeing the destruction around them, and no doubt the hopelessness of their cause (or circumstances).

chrisswim · Post by **chrisswim** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 3:45 am

As I recall a story told by a Sgt and Lt in Desert Shield/Storm,
an Iraqi was firing his AK at a tank, the tank commander tried to fire his .50 cal, it was jammed, then tried the coax...it did not function... and as they were receiving fire, they fired the 120mm APFSDS round in the chamber..... it was a mist.

He was fighting, it is armed conflict.

dougeagle · Post by **dougeagle** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 7:42 am

whoa Mohamed wrote:Valejo Iraqi sand might be a good start....

When I had some for Iraq, that was what I had used. Did a couple of light coats and turned out well. Sold them off later

In my area the most readily available are Model Master Acrylic and Enamel, but I'll use whatever is the best match.

You could try MM Acrylic Armour Sand or even MMA Sand.

Baphomet69 · Post by **Baphomet69** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:55 pm

piersyf wrote:I hope you've worn a uniform at some point Baphomet69, because to me, unless you've been prepared to be that 'pink mist' it's not a comment I'd be prepared to make. I'm not complaining, nor am I a moderator or anything, but I will point out that a handful of Iraqi units fought hard, despite seeing the destruction around them, and no doubt the hopelessness of their cause (or circumstances).

I wouldn't dare to comment if I hadn't. I was Army airborne stationed in Panama. I was present for the removal of Noriega. I'm well aware that at least some units in every opposing force our armed forces have ever faced have been valiant and able warriors. However, National (and unit) pride trump that fact for me.

I must say that I do understand your position, however. I've never had much patience for those who talk the talk but didn't walk the walk.