Vallejo Model Color – Cam Olive Green

Cam Olive Green is the classic mid-tone military olive the workhorse camouflage green that sits at the heart of tanks, fatigues, webbing and field kit across just about every era. If you paint anything in uniform, this Model Color staple earns its place fast.

At a glance

• Type: acrylic, from the Vallejo Model Color range
• Finish: matt and opaque
• Volume: 17ml dropper bottle
• Use: brush painting miniatures and scale models; airbrush-ready when thinned

Best for

• Tanks, fatigues, webbing and field kit
• The mid-tone in a layered camo scheme
• Smooth, self-levelling coats with minimal brushstrokes

Sit it over a darker green base and pull highlights up with a lighter tone for a camo scheme with real depth and believable wear.

The olive that does the heavy lifting on any military mini. Pair it with a dark green shadow and a pale highlight.