AMMO Waffen SS Autumn Eichenlaubmuster & Erbsenmuster Pea-Dot Camouflage Paint Set (A.MIG-7041 & A.MIG-7042)

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Waffen SS Autumn Eichenlaubmuster Camouflage Figures Set (A.MIG-7041)

Erbsenmuster Pea-Dot Camouflage Figures Set (A.MIG-7042)

AMMO of Mig Jiménez

 

 

As WWII progressed, all sides experimented with hiding their troops from enemy eyes by applying camouflage colours to their uniforms, helmets and overcoats in various patterns and styles.  Even a slight increase in the time needed for the enemy to observe and identify approaching soldiers gives the camouflaged troops precious seconds to advance into a better position, increasing the possibility of success in their endeavours.  Germany used camo extensively in later war, and true to form they used complicated patterns to hide their troops.  They created the well-known pea-dot camo, as well as other variants and styles, using different shades based upon the conditions and seasons , although that meant providing more uniforms per soldier, who seldom carried extensive wardrobes with them whilst out in the field and engaged in combat.

 

These two six-paint sets both arrive in a cardboard box with a stand-up header, inner card tray and some usage suggestions printed on the rear.  Inside each set are six bottles that are appropriate to each camo type.  Every bottle contains 17ml of paint that is dispensed by a dropper that is found under the white screw-top cap.  Inside each bottle is a little stirring ball that rattles when agitated.  AMMO paints separate quite readily, so having a ball in the bottle makes mixing them thoroughly a lot easier, especially when giving them a vigorous shake or using a mechanical shaker.  We’re all familiar with the quality of AMMO paints by now, and they have a pretty good reputation amongst us modellers, drying a little slower than some of the competition, which could be a useful benefit when you’re talking about painting figures.

 

The paints are as follows:

 

Waffen SS Autumn Eichenlaubmuster (A.MIG-7041)

 

 

AMMO.F-502 Outlining Black

AMMO.F-507 Matt Earth

AMMO.F-533 Dark Brown

AMMO.F-557 Brown Orange

AMMO.F558 Beige Pink

AMMO.F-559 Orange Rust

 

 

Erbsenmuster Pea-Dot (A.MIG-7042)

 

 

AMMO.F-510 Uniform Sand yellow

AMMO.F-533 Dark Brown

AMMO.F-547 Pale Earth

AMMO.F-555 Lime Green

AMMO.F-556 Dark Green

AMMO.F-558 Beige Pink

 

 

The shades should be pretty useful for creating a good range of tones to your figure’s uniform, and if you use a wet palette, you should be able to create a myriad of shades between each one to help your figure look more realistic.  They cover well and the colours are strong, with the base shades offering a backdrop to begin building up your scheme, and the darker shades adding extra depth where needed. 

 

If you’re painting WWII German troops and you don’t have the right colours, you could certainly save yourself some time and head-scratching by picking up these sets, just needing a little bit of patience and talent to make good on your plans.

 

Highly recommended.

 

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