Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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Posted: Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 04:16 AM UTC
Hi guys,
I'm in the process of painting my M60A3 TTS and i was wondering what color the canvas protection had that surrounds the gunshield.
It is green or khaki or is it painted in the 3-tone NATO camo?
The offical TM says 3-tone color:
http://automotiveaccessories.tpub.com/TB-43-0209Same for the 0.50 protection on the commanders cupola ?
Gé
Rommel !! You magnificient bastard !!
I've read your book !!!!
G.Patton
Oklahoma, United States
Joined: October 07, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 08:26 AM UTC
Ge,
The new rubberized cloth covers ranged a grayish-green to a shiny OD color. The covers could have been painted in the NATO 3 color when the tank was painted or left unpainted, depending who was painting the vehicle. So, ultimately, it is your choice.
John
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 12:11 PM UTC
Are you working on the Def Model M60A3 by chance?
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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Posted: Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 07:14 PM UTC
Hi John, Thanks for your reply, i think I will follow the 3-tone NATO camo.
Jason, NO It's the old Tamiya M60A3 TTS !
Gé
Rommel !! You magnificient bastard !!
I've read your book !!!!
G.Patton
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Nevada, United States
Joined: August 23, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 08:34 PM UTC
Go green!
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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Posted: Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 08:52 PM UTC
Nice one James !!
Looks good with the green color for the canvas protections !!
Gé
Rommel !! You magnificient bastard !!
I've read your book !!!!
G.Patton
#384
Nevada, United States
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Posted: Monday, January 21, 2013 - 09:26 AM UTC
Thanks, built it about 18 years ago or so. It's the Tamiya M60A3 with the Verlinden dozer blade and a bit of scratch building
