Info needed: correct colours for WWII Aust vehicles

[Jacques Reed]

Hi Gina et al,

As a person who is not good at researching, I have followed this thread with great interest and appreciate the hard digging people have done in the archives. I also appreciate the first hand experiences of those who have served and observed.

For my part the various discussions has reassured me that it is not essential if one does not get the colour exactly "right". The variables in paint application, supply, and all the other factors are so numerous that I believe now if the colour is in the ballpark that is good enough.

I still think, however, if one can start with a close as possible match to the original standards that is the best starting place. At least that takes out some of the uncontrollable factors. That was the basis of my decision last year to repaint my truck in Florite KG3 from the current Australian Army Olive Drab colour previously used. The need to have a regular reliable supplier of the paint was also a factor in the repaint.
As shown in the photo the fuel tank is Florite KG3, the toolbox and lower cabin back are Wattyl Semi-gloss OD, and the door and spare tyre carrier frame is Croda flat OD. As can be seen, even the difference between SG and flat of the same Australian Army spec colour is noticeable.

So if my KG3 appears too green, brown, light, dark etc that is fine. I know it is closer to the original WW2 colour (thanks to Gina) than the current Australian Army colour it had been painted so I am happy with it and to use the model making expression. "if the colour looks right, it is right"

Cheers,