US Army Armor/Infantry WW1-Vietnam Acrylic Paint Set, 9-Piece by Micro-Mark

Micro-Mark US Army Armor/Infantry WW1–Vietnam Acrylic Paint Set, 9pc – Item #29444

Authentic Military Colors for Over Half a Century of History
Bring historical accuracy to your tabletop armies, model kits, and dioramas with the Micro-Mark US Army Armor/Infantry WW1–Vietnam Acrylic Paint Set. Covering tones used across two World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam, this 9-piece set delivers the exact shades soldiers and vehicles wore in the field—perfect for serious modelers, wargamers, and military history enthusiasts.

Key Features

• 9 historically researched paints covering U.S. Army infantry and armored units from WW1 through Vietnam.
• Includes camouflage standards like US Olive Drab alongside specialty tones like Tire Rubber and Dark Steel Gray.
• High-pigment acrylics for excellent coverage and smooth application on plastic, resin, or metal.
• Colors harmonize for accurate uniforms, vehicles, and gear detailing.
• Proudly Made in the USA for dependable, professional-quality results.

Set Includes

• 29457 – Insignia White: For unit markings, helmets, and insignia highlights.
• 29445 – US Infantry Khaki Tan: Classic WWI and early WWII uniform color.
• 29446 – US Infantry Khaki Green: Mid-war uniform shade, transitioning into Korea.
• 29447 – US Olive Drab: Core vehicle and gear paint across multiple conflicts.
• 29448 – Leather: Perfect for belts, straps, boots, and rifle stocks.
• 29359 – Gunmetal: Firearms, bayonets, and machine gun barrels.
• 29449 – Dark Steel Gray: Vehicle hardware, tools, and exposed steel parts.
• 29450 – Tire Rubber: Wheels, tank treads, and rubberized gear.
• 29279 – Flat Black: Shading, weathering, and gear detailing.

Historical Context of the Colors

• WWI – Khaki Tan & Leather: Early U.S. infantry uniforms drew inspiration from British khaki, shifting from dark blue to lighter earth tones to better blend into European battlefields. Leather remained standard for boots, belts, and rifle slings.
• Interwar & WWII – Khaki Green & Olive Drab: By WWII, the Army standardized on Olive Drab No. 3, later refined into darker and more durable OD No. 7 for vehicles and gear. Uniforms transitioned from khaki shades toward a greener hue, offering better concealment across varied terrain.
• WWII Vehicles & Equipment – Gunmetal, Dark Steel Gray, and Tire Rubber: Tanks, jeeps, and artillery were finished in matte olive drab but featured exposed steel components, blackened gun barrels, and natural rubber wheels. These utilitarian colors reflected both function and mass production needs.
• Korea & Vietnam – Continued Use of Olive Drab: Through Korea and Vietnam, Olive Drab remained the iconic U.S. Army color, applied to everything from M1 helmets to M113 armored carriers. Simple black, gray, and metal shades rounded out the palette for gear, tools, and weaponry.
• Markings – Insignia White: Used for unit designations, stars, and aircraft markings, white stood out against the darker drab finishes and provided quick battlefield recognition.

Description

This set spans decades of U.S. Army history, from WWI trench infantry to the mechanized forces of Vietnam. Each color was selected to provide authentic representations of uniforms, armor, equipment, and weapons. Whether you are painting 28mm miniatures for wargames, restoring scale military vehicles, or building a historical diorama, these shades give you the accuracy and depth you need. Designed for easy brush application and airbrush thinning, Micro-Mark acrylics deliver smooth, consistent results and excellent blending potential.

Bring your U.S. Army projects to life with the Micro-Mark US Army Armor/Infantry WW1–Vietnam Acrylic Paint Set—a must-have for any military modeler’s bench.

The Becker Signature Series sets are curated by former US Military Donald Becker. Donald is an employee of Micro-Mark with the job title of Master Maker.  He is a long-time modeler.