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Armor/AFV: Axis - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Primer Colour facts
Desert-Fox
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Posted: Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 11:03 AM UTC
Thought you all may find this helpful in getting the right colour.
"Following the order to drop Zimmerit in September 1944, Panzers left the assembly plants with a base coat of primer Rot RAL 8012 (dark red)"
Xtracolour in the UK do tins of the stuff available through "Hannants" on the web.
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MrRoo
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Posted: Thursday, November 07, 2002 - 08:52 PM UTC
OK that's nice but can anyone help me out with the US Army WW2 primer undercoat as used on softskins. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP.

Cliff (I'm a driver not a private)
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Posted: Friday, November 08, 2002 - 01:03 PM UTC
Try the following link to contact the company concerned: http://www.vintagepaint.com/enquiry.htm
OR:
Call Reproduction Military Vehicle Canvas in the UK: tel, +44(0)1584831239 or
fax +44(0)1584831554
For US primer colours for softskin vehicles.
Hope this is of use.
MrRoo
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Posted: Friday, November 08, 2002 - 09:58 PM UTC
Thanks for that info. I really appreciate it. I have e-mailed the Vintage Paint Co. and if they can help I will post it on the forum for everyone.

Cliff (I'm a driver not a private)
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