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Old 25-07-16, 10:33
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Thanks everyone for your help.
David that makes sense, and also I wasn't sure if it was just a Macs thing with the colours.

Tony and Cliff, that is good to know I like the chrome idea, although Niels red and chrome emblem does stand out.

Niels thanks for the photo. I like that.

Keith, I have never seen an original blitz emblem in the flesh, but the ebay car one I have has even started losing its chrome.
I didn't mean olive drab literally, I call every dark green that isn't gloss, olive drab. In the old days I made my own non gloss green out of Caterpillar yellow undercoat and chassis black. I am not painting yet but I am going to phone Florite soon, do they do spray cans?

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Old 25-07-16, 12:49
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The badge I bought from Mac's is chrome without any paint.

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Old 27-07-16, 03:45
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Thanks Howard, I guess in the end so long as I have a badge on it. It is funny that I am worried about the colour when really I should be pleased that I can even get an emblem 75 years later and I don't have to leave my lounge chair to do it.

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1941 Cab 12 F60L ARN 46660
1941 Cab 12 F60L ARN 51720 A/T Portee
1942 Cab 13 F15 ARN 55236
1942 Cab 13 F60L ARN 58171 Mach "D" Loading
1942 Cab 13 C15 ARN 62400
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Old 27-07-16, 04:01
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My cab 11 has a chrome badge painted OD. That looks original.
Think about it. If a Stuka was buzzing around overhead would you want some bright shiny chrome to announce your presence?
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Old 27-07-16, 05:42
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My # 12 badge was painted od when built
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