M38A1 CDN3 markings

[Gunner]

Poor Chris!

Chris; look for photos of 1H jeeps from the time but if the oval makes you feel good go for it!

The little wheels underneath were never used on vehicle tac signs just in map marking.

The pictures that Jim posted are exactly the ones we were issued. Its interesting that the jeep pictured looks like a "51 pattern" (hi Ed!) M38. It didn't matter, as all 'jeep' like vehicles (M38 family, M151 family) got slathered with the same pattern by young soldiers under varying degrees of coercion and with varying degrees of enthusiasm! That's why I frequently use exterior latex house paint for top coating... easy on, lasts a long time , easy cleanup and cheap... also hold brush marks well for that authentic slapped on paint job! If you want to really capture the look, consider using an old mop to apply the paint!!

You haven't discussed call signs yet. About 6 inches tall, a simple font like "Arial" and usually two digits and a capital letter- ie: 22C. On jeeps these were under the doors or in the area just ahead of and below the windshield on each side. I can recite from memory all the Herbie (Gunner) call signs but check with a Zipperhead like Jim or Daryl to confirm the armoured recce C/S.

Cheers! Mike