[Mrs Vampire]

Some of my theories go down the gurgler as the latest trip to the archives reveals.

In the Mp742/1 series. 325/25/58 and 325/25/9 ( 453113 and 440398).

In may 1943 the specification for three tone camo was dark green , light green and grey. The diagrams do not specify exactly what shades are being referred to save to say the dark green was KG3 .
A tiny sample of KG3 is attached to the specification. Two things of note. The specification ,though being called up in 1943 is a 1940 spec dispelling any thoughts it is somehow connected to KGJ predating that colour by many months .

In file 61/8/20 Helmets Steel No 1 Mk2 specification 1942 the paint colour called for is KG3 .
Though a document identifying the origins of KG3 has yet to be found it is clear that it predates Dakin and the colour samples held in the AWM and other places.
The second thing to note: my samples of Bob Moseley's KG3 is near as damn to the original chip in the file. I have been given access to an original tin of KG3 and will mix up a sample chip from that for a final definitive result.
Where does that leave me in terms of my quest for authentic colours??
Some way to go to demonstrate without question the green on the Stuart was KGJ . No Doubt the Light stone was the Australian version (brownish) not the British ( desert yellow) however the files reveal many vehicles in Australia in 1940/41 were British Light Stone and the British spec is cited.(325/25/58)
I have paid to have the files put on line and will post links to them here when they are .

Big thanks to Mike Cecil for the tip of on the MP742 series. sixteen thousand files ...but the paint one was gold.