Aussie Matilda interior color

[matilda IIA]

Maaate

I know nothing of US vehicles, ( thats why my US Parts are only in the semi precious pile outside !) I am only making comment based on my experience with 1930's early 40's British Armour.

Kind regards
Matt

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by matilda IIA

Maaate

I know nothing of US vehicles, ( thats why my US Parts are only in the semi precious pile outside !) I am only making comment based on my experience with 1930's early 40's British Armour.

Hi Matt,

I've been reading this thread with interest, regarding British armour only, I believe that a silver paint was used before the war and early into it. Then I understand that silver paint was in short supply and white was used. Then post war a silver paint was used again. The postwar paint was supposed to be fireproof and non-hardening, it tended to rub off on your boots and clothes when working inside. This was to stop flakes of paint inside if hit by shellfire. Having seen a prewar Vickers Light Tank that was brought in from Australia years ago, that was definitely in silver ( made in 1936 ), it was basically in scrap condition, not restored so was quite original.

I must add that this is a flat non shiny silver.........not to be confused with aluminium paint.

[tankbarrell]

I'm not convinced there was an industry wide change from silver to white but assuming there was, I think it reverted to silver by 1943 as all of the Centaurs, Cromwells, Churchills and Comets I have had anything to do with were silver as the first and only colour. Other manufacturers and therefore other vehicles may have changed later?