Viet Nam era Marine Weasel

[Bill L2]

After looking at this footage of an Ontos in action during the Tet Offensive and Marine operations in Hue I would say Marine green. Also Marine green seems to have had a slight sheen to it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0t-0l0Zv0I

[Ryan K]

Yea, I should said something about that the Weasel being more of a WW2/Korea thing but heck one never really knows as we don't like to get rid of our equipment.

I did find this post. It seems that the Ontos started out Marine Green but they could only get OD green from supply for touch ups.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47209/thread/1264515692/Academy+M50A1+Ontos+for+March,+2010,+US+release

A discussion on Marine Green in the 60s/70s, Ed (former Marine at that time and author/historian) says the 34079/24079 for new and go lighter with age. 
http://www.network54.com/Forum/47209/thread/1008696024/1008901674/Looking+for+Color+Information+-+USMC

I will look around and see if any other Ontos discussions kick up anything else.

HTH

[NormSon]

Oops, my bad, Ontos, not Weasel. Same difference regarding color. Thanks, Ryan.

[Ryan K]

I'm looking for correct color suggestions for this little tank. They were originally US Army OD, and repainted Marine green when re-engined and transfered to the Marines. Any comments regarding a close color match, without doing a custom color mix?

I have seen Model Master Medium Green FS# 34102 or USMC Green FS# 34052 and Tamiya XF-61 Dark Green be mentioned for a Marine M48 in Nam. I would think that would be comparable for the Weasel. Depending on the weathering any is close enough.

HTH

[NormSon]

I'm looking for correct color suggestions for this little tank. They were originally US Army OD, and repainted Marine green when re-engined and transfered to the Marines. Any comments regarding a close color match, without doing a custom color mix?