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Old 12-12-14, 00:56
universalgrl universalgrl is offline
Roberta
 
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Default Federal color standards

The federal color standards were based on WW II colors.
Testors camo model paints were based on these colors.
My MK I carrier still has some original paint on the front plates and its a match for FS 34087 olive drab.
http://www.fed-std-595.com/FS-595-Paint-Spec.html

Paints back then were in a nitro celuose based laquer. Any good paint shop should be able to mix a WW II colour in an enamel as long as you have a sample.
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MK I * universal carrier
1942 WLC Harley under restoration
1957 M38A1 jeep
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Military manuals
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MK II 19 set (needs work)
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Last edited by universalgrl; 12-12-14 at 02:31. Reason: additional info
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