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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: James Morris on February 22, 2012, 10:06:04 PM

Title: Colours for British PIATs and Mortars
Post by: James Morris on February 22, 2012, 10:06:04 PM

Sorry if this is a very easy question for someone, but as a relative newcomer to WW2 gaming I am painting up some British for Normandy 1944.  What were the usual colours for PIATs, 2" Mortars and 3" Mortars?  Any help appreciated!

Cheers

James

Title: Re: Colours for British PIATs and Mortars
Post by: NurgleHH on February 23, 2012, 07:57:55 AM

I found some pictures in Google Pictures. This Pics show the mortars and the PIAT in typical green. So I would use Valejo Russian Green or something like this.

Title: Re: Colours for British PIATs and Mortars
Post by: Helen on February 23, 2012, 08:01:57 AM

Russian Green is a good start for British equipment.

Title: Re: Colours for British PIATs and Mortars
Post by: joroas on February 23, 2012, 08:04:03 AM

Artizan suggests Reflective green, but I imagine any mid-dark green colour would do.

Title: Re: Colours for British PIATs and Mortars
Post by: Mad Padre on February 23, 2012, 04:17:00 PM

I use Vallejo olive yellow for British kit and helmets, but any medium green is fine.   For the PIAT, the ones I've seen also had a canvas pad around the stock to cushion the shoulder against the discharge of the spring, and that is a buff or light khaki colour.

Title: Re: Colours for British PIATs and Mortars
Post by: James Morris on February 25, 2012, 09:12:04 PM

That's great, thank you very much.  I have a pot of Russian Green sitting in the cupboard so that will do!  Much appreciated.