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Post by nick on Mar 25, 2009 16:06:05 GMT 1
Hello Guenter,
The holes are 30mm in diameter.
Regards / Nick...
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Post by nick on Mar 25, 2009 12:23:12 GMT 1
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Post by nick on Mar 25, 2009 12:19:20 GMT 1
Another interesting subject is all text on the vehicles, often painted with stencils. I have been studying originals when I had an opportunity and will show some pics and personal theorys. (pics below from "Wheels and tracks" No 59 and the other two experied Ebay).
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Post by nick on Mar 24, 2009 21:57:19 GMT 1
This summary above is only the main colours and very simplified, to be used as reference when discussing. I reality camouflage appears in so many variations that it is impossible to say what is wrong or right, but it would be interesting if we together could collect pics and discuss this matter in different threads, for different camos and topics.
Regards / Nick...
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Post by nick on Mar 24, 2009 21:46:26 GMT 1
Here is a summary of information that I have gathered from different sources. (© Renaud Olgiati and H.P.Hommes) Variations are obvius but this are the main information based on Heeresmitteilungen (HM).
Before 1940 there was two colours used on vehicles: Dunkelgrau (RAL 7021) Dunkelbraun (RAL 7017) These colours was mixed 2/3 Dunkelgrau and 1/3 Dunkelbraun and used until 1939.
In 1940 HM Nr 864 orders the Dunkelgrau (RAL 7021) as standard for all vehicles; and this remains to the end of 1942.
In 1941 HM Nr 281 states that following colours are to be used in the African theatre: Gelbbraun (RAL 8000) Graugrün (RAL 7008) Depending on season and surroudnings varius mixtures are used, in particular a dark brown: 2/3 RAL 8000 + 1/3 RAL 7008, this is leading to a variety of colours depending of the proportions of the mix.
For the Russian campaign, the question has to be solved at the beginning of the winter in 1941, and the reasonably easy solution is Kalkanstrich (lime whitewash) which can be washed of when the snow melts.
In 1943 HM Nr 181 orders that: Dunkelgelb (RAL 7028) Shall be used for all military vehicles, whatever the theatre of operations. In theory everything was supposed to be repainted, but in practice this was not accomplished.
The three-colours camouflage was introduced in february 1943. Dunkelgelb (RAL 7028) with Olivegrün (RAL 6003) and Rot Braun (RAL 8017) Overpainted in varius formations, spots or fields.
For Luftwaffe vehicles used 1941-1945: Grau (RAL 7019)
And for Kriegsmarine vehicles the same light grey also used on the battleships.
Conclusion: Keep in mind that the paints availible during the war are different from those used now: They where in the form of a powder or paste and had to be mixed with petrol (gasoline) or water, which gave a wide spectra of variations.
Important: several of the RAL references quoted above no longer appear in todays catalogues.
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Post by nick on Mar 24, 2009 16:59:56 GMT 1
The Kübel pic is from the book "Der VW kübelwagen typ 82" by J. Piekalkiewicz - the two other pics experied from Ebay.
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Post by nick on Mar 24, 2009 15:47:20 GMT 1
Here is some pics showing wintercamouflage. Most winter camo appears to be made in field, with chalk/water and a broom. Also quite easy to wash off when the snow melted. /Nick...
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Post by nick on Feb 25, 2009 18:53:51 GMT 1
So, front mudguards mounted, electricall wiring going on and soon the engine will be put in place... Regards / Nick...
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Post by nick on Feb 14, 2009 17:48:06 GMT 1
Hello,
My guess is a jerrycan holder, with the metalstraps holding the can missing?
Regards / Nick...
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Post by nick on Jan 15, 2009 19:41:03 GMT 1
In front of the Christmasfire... ...I spent some nice time making schablon/stencils for the division sign of III JG 5. I made them in cardboard, and one for each colour. By mesuring the distance between the screws of the rear numberplate holder on the originalpic (earlier above) I found out the correct size. I have been studying original painting for some years now, and have seen both sprayed and "dotted with a sponge" examples, and I settled for the last method, also seen on the original pic. Regards / Nick...
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Post by nick on Jan 2, 2009 21:54:46 GMT 1
Hello!
These are most often seen in casted aluminium. Cant tell you from wich vehicle it belongs - but in my opinion it is a very late version (44-45), because all aluminium was needed to the airplane industri, and therefore they tried to use other materials instead. Very nice one, and I also want to know more about it - never seen this type before...
Kindest regards / Nick...
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Post by nick on Dec 15, 2008 11:49:38 GMT 1
Hello Wilhelm.
This one is from Ford V 3000S LKW and Maultier.
Regards / Nick...
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Post by nick on Nov 30, 2008 1:19:09 GMT 1
Hello Sigve!
The trailer (except wheels) looks like a Sd.Ah.24, but with the box on top missing.
Kindest regards / Nick...
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Post by nick on Oct 27, 2008 12:14:40 GMT 1
Found a great guy in Poland - Tomasz - and he makes all electricall wiring for Kübel and Schwimm, exactly like the original! Same type of colored wiring - and his work is really fantastic! When you order from him you get a copy of the original plans, for the actuall version or if it is for an early or late manufactured car! If anyone would like to get in contact and order from him, just send me a P.M. and I will forward you to him! Check these pics out - You cant get closer to originality than this! /Nick...
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Post by nick on Sept 10, 2008 16:52:47 GMT 1
Hi Graham!
I would say this is a postwar modification (50-60:s). All bodyparts for Kübel Type 82 is manufactured as reproparts today - so it will not be a problem to restore it! If you have a look in Drews thread you can see that he had the same problem. Nice to see some more pics!
Regards / Nick...
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