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Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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M3 Lee Dust Cover
Zhivago
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Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 06:27 PM UTC
Hi all. I'm building an Academy M3 Lee with resin aftermarket accessories. The accessories include representations of tarpaulins and, most importantly, a dust cover for the 75mm sponson gun. My question is: What color is this dust cover supposed to be? I can only find black and white photos for reference. Thanks.
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Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 08:13 PM UTC
Hi, here some pic.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/9716058046_470521c845_b.jpg
HTH

Regards from the south
Álvaro
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Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 08:33 PM UTC

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Hi all. I'm building an Academy M3 Lee with resin aftermarket accessories. The accessories include representations of tarpaulins and, most importantly, a dust cover for the 75mm sponson gun. My question is: What color is this dust cover supposed to be? I can only find black and white photos for reference. Thanks.


British M3s ("Grants") generally used "canvas"-colored or medium-to-dark Khaki-colored dust covers for both the 75mm Main and 37mm Secondary armament.

US M3s generally used medium-to-dark Khaki or light Olive Drab dust covers, from what I've seen in color photos...
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Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 08:36 PM UTC






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M4A1Sherman
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Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 08:45 PM UTC

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THANKS, Frenchy! Your photos usually help out in MANY situations!

Thanks also, to Alvaro!
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Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 08:49 PM UTC

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THANKS, Frenchy! Your photos usually help out in MANY situations!


You're welcome. In fact I had posted the very same pics as a reply to the very same question back in June 2015

H.P.
Zhivago
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Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 12:06 AM UTC
Thank everyone! Funny but the color photos didn't come up in a Google search. But that's why we're here, yes? I'm always learning something from you guys and I appreciate the input.
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