Hey guys,

I read here somewhere that Tamiya screwed up in their painting manual for US modern stowage. (olive drab - light grey and dark grey for the sleeping bags)

Unfortunately, I can't find the post again. What I do remember is that it wasn't stated what the right color should be.

So, simple question, is everything then Olive Drab?

Thanks!

Dave

Simple answer, sort of.

The post you are refering to was probably mine on a Tamiya M113A2 model. Here is some of it pertaining to the gear.

Next is the color of your gear. All US issued ruck sacks come in green (with the exception of a few small rucks that are radio carriers and are in woodland camo). All the ones you have on it should be green. The same is true for the duffle bags on the side in desert and woodland camo. They too should be green. The sleeping mats (tootsie roll looking tubes) should also be green, Tamiya got that wrong too.

Here are some examples of US Rucksacks, duffles, and a sleeping mat.

Large rucksack:


Medium rucksack:


Small rucksack:


Woodland Camo small ruck radio carrier:


Duffle bag:


Sleeping Mat:


The green on the duffle bags and ruck sack, etc. is more of a medium green, but can vary from dark to very light depending on wear, dirtiness, etc.

The sleeping bag should be overall black (straps, buckles, everything):


The cots should have medium green fabric and aluminum frames.


That should answer your questions. Let me know if there are any other pieces of gear I didn't cover from the set.