World War II Allies - 2

2002-12-17

ALL COLOR NUMBERS REFER TO TESTORS PAINTS. Testors is sold in Europe under the name "Model Master".
For one shade colors, here are the Testors numbers; Black (1149 or 1749), White (1168 or 1768), Gold (1144 or 1744), Silver (1146), Steel (1180 or 1780), Brass (1182 or 1782), Flesh (flat-various available shades or mixtures). Aircraft Interior Black (2040) referred to below, is a VERY dark matte shade of charcoal gray and perfect for black uniform cloth.

WORLD WAR II ALLIES


UNITED STATES


U.S. TANK CREWS

PART/ITEM -- COLOR

Helmet, coveralls -- Pale Green, (1716)
Jacket -- Armor Sand (1704)
Goggles lenses -- Silver
Boots, pistol holster -- Leather (1736)
Pistol or submachinegun -- Gunmetal (1795)
Hair, wooden parts of submachinegun -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)


GREAT BRITAIN, COMMONWEALTH AND EMPIRE


BRITISH INFANTRY (Europe 1939-45)

PART/ITEM -- COLOR

Uniform, headgear -- Field Drab (1702)
Helmet, Vickers MG, ammo boxes, mortars, mortar ammo, grenades, A/T weapons -- Faded Olive Drab (2051)
Straps, pouches, packs, haversacks, gaiters -- Armor Sand (1704)
Canteen -- Dark Tan (1742)
Boots, bayonet scabbard, pistol -- Black
Metal parts of weapons, bayonet -- Gunmetal (1795)
MG belt -- Brass
Hair, rifle stocks -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Shovel and pick handles -- Wood (1735)
Shovel, pick, canteen top -- steel
Hands, face -- Flesh
Chin strap -- Field Drab (1702)
Helmet camo -- Afrika Khaki Brown (2098)
Base -- Green (2029)



NOTES: Normal headgear was the General Service cap, except for Scottish Regiments who wore tams, and tank crews, who wore black berets. In 1940, some Highland units of the BEF, such as the Black Watch, disregarded orders to the contrary, and wore kilts into battle, with WW I-style Armor Sand (1704) "kilt aprons", front and rear. In 1944 in NW Europe, tank crews were issued a bulky winter coverall called a "Pixie Suit", Flat Tan (1167). Throughout the war, a Leather (1736) jerkin, a sleeveless collarless coat, was worn as an overgarment in cool weather.

Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #354 The British Army
1939-45(1) - North West Europe

Suitable sets for these would be Britische Infanterie/British Infantry WW II


BRITISH PARATROOPS "Red Devils"

PART/ITEM -- COLOR

Uniform -- Field Drab (1702)
Jump Smock -- Camouflage pattern of "brick size" Field Drab (1702) and Medium Green (1713) segments over SAC Bomber Tan (1792) base
Helmet, grenade -- Faded Olive Drab - (2051)
Beret -- Insignia Red (1705) (add some Blue)
Beret badge - Silver
Straps, pouches, packs, haversacks, gaiters - Armor Sand (1704)
Canteen - Dark Tan (1742)
Boots, bayonet scabbard -- Black
Weapons barrels, bayonet, pistol -- Gunmetal (1795)
Vickers MG and ammo boxes -- SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
MG belt -- Brass
Parachute Harness -- white
Hair, rifle stocks -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Canteen top -- steel
Hands, face -- Flesh
Chin strap -- Armor Sand (1704)
Base, helmet camouflage -- Green (2029)



NOTES: Suggested Reference -- Osprey Elite Series #1 The Paras - British Airborne Forces 1940-84

Suitable sets for these would be Britische Fallschirmj‰ger/British Paratroops WWII


BRITISH 8TH ARMY

PART/ITEM -- COLOR

Uniform, helmet, Vickers MG, mine detector -- Sand (1706)
Overcoat -- Field Drab (1702)
Straps, pouches, packs, haversacks, gaiters - Radome Tan (1709)
Canteen - Field Drab (1702)
Headgear -- See NOTES
Knee socks, officer's hat -- SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
Boots, bayonet scabbard, pistol -- Black
Metal parts of weapons, bayonet -- Gunmetal (1795)
Grenade -- Faded Olive Drab - (2051)
MG belt -- Brass
Hair, rifle and SMG stocks -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Dark Tan (1742)



NOTES: European Battle Dress uniforms were also worn in the desert, often in combination with tropical dress. [Sweaters and wool caps were Flat Gull Gray (1730).]

The British Army made extensive use of unique Regimental headgear, such as black berets for tank crews, khaki tams for Scottish troops and turbans for Indian troops [both SAC Bomber Tan (1792)]. Australians and Gurkhas wore their own hats (see below.) The normal General Service cap was Sand (1706), but officers of Rifle Regiments wore Flat Green (1171) and officers of one Hussar Regiment (armored cars) wore Flat Red (1150). Free French soldiers of the Foreign Legion, who fought under British command, wore white "kepis". Pipers of Scottish Regiments wore kilts of Regimental color.

NOTES: Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #66 - Montgomery's Desert Army


AUSTRALIAN ARMY (Pacific Theater 1943-45)

PART/ITEM -- COLOR

Uniform -- Pale Green (1716)
Hat -- SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
Helmet, grenades, radio, Vickers MG, ammo boxes, mortars, mortar ammo -- Faded Olive Drab (2051)
Hatband, straps, pouches, packs, haversacks, leggings -- Sand (1706)
Canteen - Field Drab (1702)
Boots, bayonet scabbard -- Black
Metal parts of weapons -- Gunmetal (1795)
Hair, rifle and SMG stocks -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
MG belt -- Brass
Canteen top -- steel
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)



NOTES: Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #123 The Australian Army at War 1899-1975

Suggested Figures: HaT WW II Australian Infantry - #7016.