Mix your own paint

[Philliphastings]

Hi Mike and thanks for that timely tip. I have been having difficulty finding ready made sources of the correct colour for larkspur radio equipment suitable for airbrushing.

I will try out some mixes and see how I go.

Whilst on the subject I think it is relevant to remember that in service military vehicles rarely had a perfect finish for long unless New issue, workshop rebuilt, or unit refurbished for parades and special occasions.

While there will always be room for 'factory'freash' restorations, I think it's always nice to see vehicles which ex-servicemen like myself can really relate to. Many a long hour was spent in the transport compound with a paint tin and a brush 'patch painting' vehicles to protect them and keep wayward soldiers occupied. Pretty pain finish was never a requirement for a tactical vehicle and patchy paint had the added advantage of extra camouflage properties.

Cheers

Phill