Correct post D-Day paint for CMP?

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally posted by sapper740
Another question...when did the Cdn. Army start painting the Allied star on their vehicles? Personally, I'd like to leave that star off if that would be period correct Thanks for any info!

CHEIEMO!

The star was standard in NW Europe from D-Day to the end of the war. If you're going to paint one on a vehicle in Canadian service, paint it cockeyed about 30 degrees...

What year is your vehicle again, and what period do you intend to portray? If it's D-Day you'd be safe with No.2 (Dog Turd) Brown with mickey mouse pattern camouflage in Very Dark Brown/asphalt (slightly lighter than black). If late fall 1944 or later, you can go with the American Olive Drab, the same WW2 jeep guys use, and no need for camouflage.