Australian camo colours

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Last part from AIF orders dated 2 Jan 1942


Set no. Light Tone Medium Tone Dark Tone
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THREE - TONE

1. Light Stone N. Light Brown P. Khaki Green J.

2. Light Green H. Khaki Green J. Black U.

3. Light Stone N. Light Green H. Khaki Green J.

4. Light Stone N. Khaki Green J. Dark Green M.

5. Light Stone N. Light Brown P. Basalt Red S.

TWO - TONE

6. Light Stone N. Khaki Green J.

7. Light Brown P. Khaki Green J.
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The colour combinations selected , vide para. 2 above , are to be those which approximate most nearly to the colours of the country in which it is expected that the vehicle will operate e.g. :-

For Australian Coastal Areas use sets No. 2, 3, 4, or 6 .

For Australia Central and Northern Areas use set No. 5 or 7

Set No. 1 will merge under almost any circumstances .

Below is a photo of a 1/35 Chev heavy Recon wagon I made painted with an early two pattern cammo of 1942 service green & earth. I do have the formulas for the colours which can be made using Humbrol model paints which could then be given as samples to your local paint shop to make up if required.