Q: Royal Canadian Dragoons markings?

[Jack Geratic]

There was a similar thread posted concerning the Manitoba Dragoons, as they too had painted (not white) outlines and numbers for their tactical markings. Sometimes even the WD number appeared dark in some photos. Perhaps as a low viz measure??

Instead of posting same info, here is the link:
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=29805

regards,
Jack

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[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Jack Geratic

There was a similar thread posted concerning the Manitoba Dragoons, as they too had painted (not white) outlines and numbers for their tactical markings. Sometimes even the WD number appeared dark in some photos. Perhaps as a low viz measure??

Instead of posting same info, here is the link:
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=29805

regards,
Jack

That's three wartime paintings that show RCD Fox with pale blue squadron markings (A, C and HQ). The top one where they are loading 50 and 30 cal. belts even hints at a red 1st Corp flash on the left front fender. Why did the artist feel it necessary to show that? Note the red 47 on the white over blue flash. It represents a Signal Corps (RCCS) unit attached to a regiment. The practice was to use the formation number of the unit the sigs were attached to but keep the white over blue signals arm of service colours.

Hijacking a little bit, one of Hughes' paintings shows various arrays of playing cards painted on the turret sides. What the heck is that all about???

[Jack Geratic]

Taking another closer look at the initial photo, and importing it to photo software, eyedropper tool shows the two areas almost similar in grey tone:

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Yellow was suggested for tactical marking colour, but then it doesn't match the maple leaf - unless the leaf was not painted yet and left white, or is (metallic) gold and giving off a sheen to make it appear light?

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It does seem a lighter than usual blue was used on both the AoS and tac mark. The example I've made is suppose to be cobalt blue, though it's not on the 1944 British Standards Chart:

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regards,
Jack

[Jack Geratic]

Another painting by E.J. Hughes:

https://www.warmuseum.ca/collections...ia_irn=5722955

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regards,
Jack

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

And one that was an inspiration for me. Here's a Fox in the same RCD squadron some 70 years later.

Originally Posted by Jack Geratic

Another painting by E.J. Hughes:

https://www.warmuseum.ca/collections...ia_irn=5722955

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regards,
Jack

[Jack Geratic]

Another example of dark tactical marking. The book I have has it captioned as RCD Staghound Leeuwarden 15 April 1945:

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regards,
Jack

[Brian Butt]

I'd love to know the correct colour for the "lazy D" and where it would be on an M8 Greyhound.
I hate to throw a wet blanket on the discussion. But there are a number of variables that will affect the tone of grey that a black and white film will give to a certain colour. the film emulsion used, speed of the film, and even filters used.