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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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fafhrd47
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Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 12:17 PM UTC
what is the right color for the interior of a m-10 and m36 tank destroyer.
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Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 01:42 PM UTC
Inside the turret OD, inside the hull White.
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Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 01:59 PM UTC
Those would also be the correct colors for a M-18, just in case you were wondering.
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Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 07:14 PM UTC
I have always been given to believe that the floor under the turret was painted od as well, but ... opinions differ!
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 03:37 AM UTC
I'm told that the reason tanks are painted white inside is to make the atmosphere less oppressive for the crew by creating a brighter environment.

Just though I'd mention it.

Phil
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 08:12 AM UTC
Hi Marc ...The floor at least under the open top should be OD as well ...

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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 10:08 AM UTC

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I'm told that the reason tanks are painted white inside is to make the atmosphere less oppressive for the crew by creating a brighter environment.

Just though I'd mention it.

Phil


Hi Phil:
I'm not sure that the emotional condition of the tank crews was taken into effect ; )

The lighter colors allowed the muted illumination to be enhanced when a tank was "buttoned up". The British used silver enamel paint, the Germans had the ivory colored paint. Other examples too.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 - 12:06 PM UTC
:-) Fair point Roy, that's what I meant. Can you imagine those therapy sessions? :-)
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Posted: Thursday, May 26, 2005 - 06:08 AM UTC
could i use vallejo white from their model air colors for the interior hull.
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