Shermans in Italy -- colours

[Bob Potter]

I had a spare minute during my free period and some old questions surfaced. I have gotten back into my studying Shreman tanks mode, trying to do some modeling of the Italian campaign. I finally got my hands on Mike Starmer's books and they have helped a lot. But, as usual, for every question answered, several more have appeared.

1. One for William Marshall. In one of your publications, you show 6SSAD Sherman V's as olive over light stone. I also see your name as "consultant" in Starmer's books. Are you sticking with the light stone, or have you revised your thinking to be light mud as base coat?

2. One for Don Dingwall (and not his brother Doug -- an old faux pas) on Canadian Shermans. Starmer suggests that Canadian Shermans were repainted shortly on arrival in Italy. From what to what? Or were they olive for the duration? Do I have a reason to do an Ontario Regimetn Sherman in light mud?

3. Shermans in Italy generally. How "regular" was the dark grey over light mud? One book I have on Polish Shermans says olive over desert pink; another book on Polish Shermans says dark grey over light mud.

I know, I know. Just paint the bloody things and weather the heck out of them. Thanks for reading and being patient.

Bob Potter