I did a T-55, painted it in a lightened up OD flat green. Hand paint Iraqi markings or just add water and stick decals from the kit. I still need to put the tracks on also. I guess I should finnish this before I start my rail gun?
Decals’ would depend on the quality, test one, and if its crap, make a stencil out of the sheet very carefully with an X-Acto knife, and IF the markings are very complicated, just use the decals.
Here’s my very first and very recent attemp at a hand painted balkenkreuz, I thought it turned out great, cause it really blends in

yeah that does look pretty cool. I think I’m just gonna hand paint in some good ol’ arabic lettering. I just need to find something to write on it.