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Published: 2021-01-26 15:46:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 3678; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 12
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This is an example of a late model Pzkpfw-IV Ausf.H captured by U.S. forces that was sent back to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland for testing. Its not clear if the camouflage pattern was applied by U.S. Army after it became a display piece in the armored museum sometime after the war, or if it's actually an original camouflage scheme applied by the Germans. If we assume the scheme is original then the pattern appears to be a hastily applied late war type with a base coat of red primer (RAL8012) with wide stripes of greatly lightened dark yellow (RAL9002 mixed with RAL7028); over these two colors thin olive green (RAL6033) lines have been hand painted along with large sloppy blobs of undiluted dark yellow. The only markings appear to be a balkankreutz cross stenciled on the back of the turret's schürzen and strangely on either side of the superstructure behind with the left sides hidden behind the two spare road wheels.Related content
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TankThomus [2021-01-26 21:45:58 +0000 UTC]
If that was the original camouflage, it would be tremendously easy to spot it with the bright red and yellow. Not very helpful for keeping a low profile if that was its purpose.
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Gorto100 In reply to TankThomus [2021-01-27 19:25:41 +0000 UTC]
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Rocketmodels In reply to TankThomus [2021-01-26 23:04:10 +0000 UTC]
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Rocketmodels In reply to Rocketmodels [2021-01-26 23:07:28 +0000 UTC]
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TankThomus In reply to Rocketmodels [2021-01-27 00:25:21 +0000 UTC]
I didn’t think about that. That makes more sense.
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