I USE A COMBINATION OF VALLEJO, GW & LIQUITEX PAINT
The U.S. Airborne in World War II wore two different color variants. For North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Normandy, the M1942 desert colored jump uniform was standard issue. The darker and greener variant as featured in the films Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers can also be achieved (see notes below).
After September 1944, olive green uniforms were standard issue. Clothing issued for winter in 1944-1945 was the same as the U.S. infantry. Special touches: NCO’s had a horizontal white stripe on the back of the helmet, while officers sported a vertical stripe. I’ve taken the awesome Artizan Design color guide and modified it for my taste and, of course, using my washing technique provides for a more unique “battle-tested” look.
After September 1944, olive green uniforms were standard issue. Clothing issued for winter in 1944-1945 was the same as the U.S. infantry. Special touches: NCO’s had a horizontal white stripe on the back of the helmet, while officers sported a vertical stripe. I’ve taken the awesome Artizan Design color guide and modified it for my taste and, of course, using my washing technique provides for a more unique “battle-tested” look.
Helmet - Vallejo Russian Green rimmed with GW Agrax Earthshade
Helmet Straps - Vallejo Mahogany Brown or GW Contrast Snakebite Leather
First Aid pouch on helmet - Vallejo US Field Drab + GW Agrax Earthshade
Early Uniform - Vallejo German Camo Beige or GW Contrast Skeleton Horde
Darker, Greener Variant - 25% U.S. Dark Green with 75% Middlestone
- or Vallejo Green Grey + GW Athonian Camoshade
Late Uniform - Vallejo Brown Violet or Vallejo
Webbing - Vallejo Iraqi Sand or Dark Sand or GW Contrast Skeleton Horde + GW Athonian Camoshade
Pistol Holster - Vallejo Mahogany Brown or GW Contrast Snakebite Leather
Boots - Vallejo Mahogany Brown or GW Contrast Snakebite Leather
Rifle - Gun stock Vallejo Mahogany Brown or GW Contrast Snakebite Leather; GW Boltgun Metal or GW Leadbelcher + GW Nuln Oil Shade
Thompson MG - GW Boltgun Metal or GW Leadbelcher, gun stock Liquitex Raw Sienna 330* or GW Contrast Snakebite Leather
Bazooka - Vallejo Dark Green + GW Athonian Camoshade
BAR - GW Boltgun Metal or a German Grey + GW Nuln Oil Shade; gun stock Vallejo Mahogany Brown or GW Contrast Snakebite Leather
