Manac or M101 Paint

chris vickery · #1 11-07-12, 23:47

Looking for the correct diagram for NATO 3 colour camo pattern mid 1980s to present for my M101 (Manac) trailer.
Currently it appears to have the correct 3 colour cam although faded badly.
I believe it to be CARC brown, CARC green and flat black.
Please advise....

Alain.C · #2 12-07-12, 00:06

Here is a pdf for the camo scheme.

Doesn't say the colors in the pdf, but the numbers are:

1 - Black
2 - Green
3 - Brown

Casey B · #3 12-07-12, 00:33

Use a brush for the authentic look. It wasn't pretty but went on pretty thick! You can feel the edges of the paint from colour to colour and in most cases see the brush strokes as well. Good luck sorry not sure about the actual colour codes...

r.morrison · #4 13-07-12, 07:03

Casey..... As discussed earlier on this forum, there is a 67 M38A1 right across the street from you and as far as paint colors, we can get them matched, whether you spray them, brush them or put them on with a roller. All you have to do is call me or come on over. Robert

Casey B · #5 13-07-12, 09:18

Yes I know Rob been a tad busy with work colours are not for me...I went with the drab flat dark black green. I will come over maybe this weekend if you are around...? Casey

chris vickery · #6 13-07-12, 13:35

Hey guys, there is a difference between the early 3 colour cam and the modern 3 colour cam. The more recent 3 colour includes 1 green, 1 brown and 1 black, unlike the 70's pattern of 2 green and 1 black.

maple_leaf_eh · #7 26-07-12, 03:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by r.morrison

Casey..... As discussed earlier on this forum, there is a 67 M38A1 right across the street from you and as far as paint colors, we can get them matched, whether you spray them, brush them or put them on with a roller. All you have to do is call me or come on over. Robert

An M100 trailer would be appropriate for the '67 Jeep. I can attest to brush painting Jeeps at my old reserve unit. On the other hand if the trailer went through a workshop or service battalion garage, it would be professionally spray painted. Either way would be accurate.

rob love · #8 02-08-12, 15:43

Here is a photo of the M101 and M104 cam pattern. The army did not spend a lot hiring the guy who drew this, but it should be accurate.