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Originally Posted by chris vickery
Does anyone have access to or info regarding the proper camo scheme and colours as well as tac marks for mid 70's to early 80's Canadian MVs?
Specifically interested to know about mine as research has indicated a history with 1 Hussars, which is/was armd recce....
I did see a pic from their website which showed a M38A1 in service with gpmg mount, antenna mount and wire cutter. The only marking I could ascertain was the coloured CDN flag sticker on the rear bumperette.
Was wondering if stencil cut black spray painted CDN flags were used or appropriate???
Please tell me about the dash mounted blue extinguisher and details of the antenna mount and appropriate items.
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Armoured Acorn is a good website for examples of TAC Signs and Markings. Unfortunately, his Cam Patterns are all based on Armoured Vehicles, and his paint codes are subject to debate. TAC Signs can be really hit or miss. There is a post on here somewhere showing the size and location for the TAC Signs. IMO, the regulation TAC Sign size is much larger than the ones i'm used to seeing.
If Rob Love is nice enough, he might post up some snaps of his 38A1, as its text book 3 Color Cam. Its going to be the basis for my Cam Pattern although i'm going to (admittedly wrong) invert the locations of the Light Green and Olive Drab on my 151 as most of the 151s ive seen seem to have more Light Green and less OD (if any OD at all).
As for the flags, i've seen examples of both. I must admit, personally prefer the Color Decal. It typifies the era IMO. Besides, it will lessen people asking if my rig is American
The blacked out painted Flag is more of a current era marking. I managed to find the correct Decals on EBay, so I grabbed a pair for a princely sum of $4 shipped.