M37 Restoration (53-41242)

[Wayne Hingley]

I’m definitely not a sign painter, and grossly lacking in artistic talent, but rather than use vinyl decals I wanted to have hand painted markings on this truck. I’m marking this truck to represent the regular force Canadian Black Watch from the 1950’s and 60’s. Unfortunately the two Black Watch regular force battalions were disbanded by Trudeau in July 1970.

Thanks to some guidance fro Rob L, I got the proper sign lettering paint and took a stab at my first unit sign. It’s a bit choppy, but from a few feet away, it looks ok. I still like it better than “perfect” vinyl decals. I may have my son do the golden maple leaf, as he is more talented with a paint brush. More to follow on that...

Here is what I have done so far: