Hi, I need some help. I know almost nothing about paint. I'm working on my 1/16 M1A1 and want to paint it desert color(its currently painted in woodland scheme). The general consensus on modeling forums is that FS33531 is almost a perfect match for the M1's color. The problem is that due to the sheer size of the tank and the fact that it will be one color(hand painting the black markings and using pastels for weathering) it would be easier and cost less(I don't have any airbrush stuff) for me to use rattle cans. However, after alot of googling I can only find FS33531 in little 1/2 ounce bottles.

Does anywhere know where I can find this color in a rattle can, or another color that almost matches as long as it can be found in a rattle can?

Model Master's Modern Desert Sand color is also a good color match. I forgot its stock number though.

I was looking at that one, but the color swatches were wildly different on each site, but if its a match, then I'm game. Thank you googlydoogly.

Here is a paint trick I have used.

Rattle cans any color no problem!

Find a local auto paint store that custom mixes paint. Make sure they have a COLOR GUN . You need a color swatch or test piece for the gun to shoot at. Maybe a paint stick dipped in the correct color. They take the gun usually outside in the sun as artificial light gives it a wrong color. They shoot the piece with the gun It recordes the color gives them the formula and they mix the paint in any type paint (brands) they carry. I usually go with their cheapest paint brand. They mix a pint of paint then you tell them you want it in a spray can. It usually costs $8-$10 for one can but a pint will make 1 or 2 cans. 16oz in a pint and a spray can usually holds 12oz now you may have to go with a gloss paint and then spray dullcoat on it. Or if they can mix primers they are flat. Alot of street rod guys now mix their primers custom colors like blue,yellow and so on. Hope this helps I know it works for me. My paint is mixed at a paint store called RMS they have a few nationwide.

Update,
Just re read this forum and thought they can take your paint supplied and add it to the spray can! You may need to bring your thinner as they may add that to thin it so it can spray. So the cost would just be the spray can only and them installing it.

Thanks, I'll try that if MM's Modern Sand doesn't work out.