Model Forum / General / Models / May 2006

The kit actually looks pretty good, and the changes to the hull are
actually noted in the kit instructions. Eduard is releasing a photoetch
detail set this month, if you want to go that route. The color would be
so-called British Olive Drab, officially known as SCC 15, and sometimes
called khaki drab. It was formulated to be close enough to US No. 9
Olive Drab that the British would not have to repaint American
equipment provided through Lend Lease. It's a medium olive color, but
there isn't a precise match available through the major manufacturers
out of the bottle (Humbrol makes a Khaki Drab, but it's a rather bright
green and must be toned down a bit). Reportedly, the old Pactra
Artillery Olive was a pretty good match, but that paint line is no
longer made. One of the smaller makers like Compucolor or White Ensign
may offer it. Otherwise, the MAFVA website has a Humbrol color mix
posted on their website at
http://www.mafva.org.uk/PDF/BritishCamouflage3.pdf
Gerald Owens