Army vehicle paint code

Davehopper

In the process of getting my army 4x4 lookalike ready , what is the name of the colour used on them ? , its a very dull shade of green but i dont know the exact name for it , ill post a few pics up for ye when ive got her finished.
Also are all the naval service staff cars light blue? thanks Dave .

Midnight Oil

Would this request have anything to do with
The SINCGARS thread?

Sounds to me like you are trying to replicate an FFR and I for very many reasons will not help you to do that!

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Yep, sounds like this could be potentially dodgy!




.....do ya need a couple of complete sets of DPM's OP?

Im off to check Airsoft incase he's looking for a replica Steyr.

OzCam

benwavner wrote: »

Im off to check Airsoft incase he's looking for a replica Steyr.

Oi! Less of that, we're not all numpties.

There are no circumstances under which I'd paint a vehicle the exact same shade of green used by the PDF. That is so not a good idea.

And my carbine A1's not for sale.

Davehopper

benwavner wrote: »

.....do ya need a couple of complete sets of DPM's OP?

Thanks for the offer(even if nasty and sarcastic). But I'm fine, still have my DPM's from my time in the reserves.

To be honest, I don't think it's anybodies business why I'm looking for this information. Anybody willing to help?

Midnight Oil

Davehopper wrote: »

To be honest, I don't think it's anybodies business why I'm looking for this information.

Seriously beg to differ!

c-90

i thought it was standard olive drab. your local moterfactors should be able to knock some up however could be pricey.

serious case of interwebs acusations goin here. the man obviously trying to make a millitary vehicle. the colour used on irish vehicles and sincgars radios are not unique to ireland at all. sure theres even clubs for it. go along to the salute military show.

bluecode

Dave, take yourself down to shop street around lunchtime most days. You can get a nice close up of the vehicles there. But be careful, there's lot of guys with assault rifles who take a dim view of a nutter touching their vehicle. Failing that the scrapyard on the Headford Road sometimes has surplus army vehicles.

Joking aside, the actual colour seems to vary a bit depending on the manufacturer. But basically it's some form of Olive Drab.

c-90

c-90 wrote: »

i thought it was standard olive drab. your local moterfactors should be able to knock some up however could be pricey.

serious case of interwebs acusations goin here. the man obviously trying to make a millitary vehicle. the colour used on irish vehicles and sincgars radios are not unique to ireland at all. sure theres even clubs for it. go along to the salute military show.

scratch that just read some of the op's other threads.

goldie fish

The colour used is as follows.

"Irish Army NATO DPM Green".

You shouldn't have any problem getting a panel beater or spray shop make up a batch for you.

Davehopper

goldie fish wrote: »

The colour used is as follows.

"Irish Army NATO DPM Green".

You shouldn't have any problem getting a panel beater or spray shop make up a batch for you.

Thank you. Good to see there is some decent souls on here. Do you have the exact code, google doesn't turn up anything. If you have to take some time to find it out it's ok.

testicle

goldie fish wrote: »

The colour used is as follows.

"Irish Army NATO DPM Green".

You shouldn't have any problem getting a panel beater or spray shop make up a batch for you.

That's the same paint they've started painting section rooms with isn't it?

Capt Blackadder

Yeah, it is. Anyone know where they keep it? Every time I go looking for some in stores I keep being told to comeback next week because they can't find any.

goldie fish

Capt Blackadder wrote: »

Yeah, it is. Anyone know where they keep it? Every time I go looking for some in stores I keep being told to comeback next week because they can't find any.

They keep it with the Skirting board ladders.

goldie fish

Davehopper wrote: »

Thank you. Good to see there is some decent souls on here. Do you have the exact code, google doesn't turn up anything. If you have to take some time to find it out it's ok.

Yeah, its NATO5318008

Davehopper

goldie fish wrote: »

Yeah, its NATO5318008

Thanks, lets hope the autofactors can get it! And that they're not as nosey as folk here! :rolleyes:

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Davehopper wrote: »

Thanks, lets hope the autofactors can get it! And that they're not as nosey as folk here! :rolleyes:

Nosey?

You are on a military forum on an internet site. Did you not think people would be slightly suspicious? You have a military background ffs. Did you not expect a bit of questioning?

You are looking to buy a sincgar and you want an exact PDF vehicle paint match, the fact that you were a trained soldier adds to the suspicion. All these things combined i.e, uniform, prior training, mock / surplus / imitation of current PDF equipment paints a dodgy picture.

Next, you will be trailing cash escorts to get an exact reg of a military vehicle to replicate and mount on your own "4x4".

If you are this dedicated, why are you Ex RDF?

Harmless or not, I think you need to be careful.

the_syco

I think we have a Walter, lads. He has tried to use his flight sim time when applying to the Air Corps Cadetship 2012, and is now trying to paint his jeep "army green" with an AN PRC 119 aerial stuck to it.

=-=

OP, if you get stopped in an army coloured jeep with an AN PRC 119 whilst dressed in DPMs by the Gardai or Military Police, be prepared to be treated like a terrorist.

Davehopper

benwavner wrote: »

Davehopper wrote: »

Thanks, lets hope the autofactors can get it! And that they're not as nosey as folk here! :rolleyes:

Nosey?

You are on a military forum on an internet site. Did you not think people would be slightly suspicious? You have a military background ffs. Did you not expect a bit of questioning?

You are looking to buy a sincgar and you want an exact PDF vehicle paint match, the fact that you were a trained soldier adds to the suspicion. All these things combined i.e, uniform, prior training, mock / surplus / imitation of current PDF equipment paints a dodgy picture.

Next, you will be trailing cash escorts to get an exact reg of a military vehicle to replicate and mount on your own "4x4".

If you are this dedicated, why are you Ex RDF?

Harmless or not, I think you need to be careful.

I'm an exer because I had a disagreement with my CQ, but HE was the one in the wrong, I assure you. Now because of Chinese whispers, no Galway or Mayo unit will touch me. Not my fault.

As for my motives, it's a hobby. I love flying but I'm not a real world pilot so I fly from home. Similary I love the army but have no way of persuing my passion, hence my reason to 'pretend'. I just want to feel part of it again. Is that a crime?

the_syco

Davehopper wrote: »

Similary I love the army but have no way of persuing my passion

The legal way would be to become an airsofter... not painting a jeep army green, and driving it around dressed up in your DPM.

thermo

the_syco wrote: »

The legal way would be to become an airsofter...

jasus don't send him over to us, he might try declare himself overlord of airsoft because he has a million hours logged on call of duty............




on a more serious note, maybe joining a military vehicle club or re-enactment group might suit the OP.

John_D80

goldie fish wrote: »

Yeah, its NATO5318008

OP, I was ONLY able to get this paint through halfords last time I was doing up an old Army vehicle. Some other suppliers hadn't even heard of it. They also have a very reasonably priced DIY spraying kit for amateur sprayers. (Ask any of the staff, but you should find it the panel beating section).

For that genuine Irish Army experience, you can set up a large tent in the garden, drive the car into it, and leave it parked up for about 6 weeks before you get around to painting it.

Seriously though, you should definitely look into the home spraying kit. Worth every farthing.

Davehopper

John_D80 wrote: »

OP, I was ONLY able to get this paint through halfords last time I was doing up an old Army vehicle. Some other suppliers hadn't even heard of it. They also have a very reasonably priced DIY spraying kit for amateur sprayers. (Ask any of the staff, but you should find it the panel beating section).

For that genuine Irish Army experience, you can set up a large tent in the garden, drive the car into it, and leave it parked up for about 6 weeks before you get around to painting it.

Seriously though, you should definitely look into the home spraying kit. Worth every farthing.

Thanks for the suggestion. A.D motor factors hadn't heard of it either when I tried today. I had plenty of pictures so they said they could get it fairly close. To get it exact they need a panel in that colour already, could anybody be of assistance there? I'll ask in Halfords, thanks.

Haw Haw, very funny but I intend on painting it sooner than that! Just goes to show more people have this hobby than just me!

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Davehopper wrote: »

I'm an exer because I had a disagreement with my CQ, but HE was the one in the wrong, I assure you. Now because of Chinese whispers, no Galway or Mayo unit will touch me. Not my fault.

I have no interest in the above, so I wont offer an opinion.

Davehopper wrote: »

As for my motives, it's a hobby. I love flying but I'm not a real world pilot so I fly from home. Similary I love the army but have no way of persuing my passion, hence my reason to 'pretend'. I just want to feel part of it again. Is that a crime?

I'm fairly sure it is illegal for you to have an military issue kit if you are civillian, so yes!!!! Never mind trying to acquire similar current PDF kit.

Look, if you are genuine, touch base with the lads that run the Military Salute....theres a thread here somewhere. They restore and show past PDF vehicles. They may even want a hand if you ask nicely.

Unfortunately, you are coming off as a nutter that wants to replicate an army vehicle for nefarious reasons.

andy_g

Lads to be honest I still think he is a sad troll that i banned from Aviation forums for of the same thing.

@Davehopper. How's the flight training coming on for the Air Corp Cadets?

John_D80

Davehopper wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestion. A.D motor factors hadn't heard of it either when I tried today. I had plenty of pictures so they said they could get it fairly close. To get it exact they need a panel in that colour already, could anybody be of assistance there? I'll ask in Halfords, thanks.

Haw Haw, very funny but I intend on painting it sooner than that! Just goes to show more people have this hobby than just me!

Yeah definitely go to halfords for that paint. As far as expertise in motoring goes their mostly part-time, largely untrained, non car owning, student staff are second to none.

Do you think you will go for the DIY spraying kit? Btw that particular paint is entirely non-toxic so you wont need any form of respiration device and it can be used safely in an enclosed space.

Also if you have further difficulties finding the paint you should ring the MP duty room in your brigade area. As the body who investigates all road traffic accidents involving DF vehicles they are also responsible for sanctioning expenditure on parts/materials required to repair official vehicles and sourcing of same parts/materials ie: paint etc.

I'm sure they would be only too happy to help you.

tippilot

If anyone needs reminding:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anders_Behring_Breivik

ruserious

Some people have weird fetishes.

eire-kp

If he wanted to get the colour its not exactly hard go in to any decent auto paint suppliers there are books as thick as the bible with different shades of green, if any one could be bored enough to look through to find a match:pac:

aujopimur

Davehopper wrote: »

In the process of getting my army 4x4 lookalike ready , what is the name of the colour used on them ? , its a very dull shade of green but i dont know the exact name for it , ill post a few pics up for ye when ive got her finished.
Also are all the naval service staff cars light blue? thanks Dave .[/QU
All shades of military colors are available on Ebay, Just search "military paint"

Davehopper

A weekend of searching:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3461193

http://www.militaryvehiclepaint.co.uk/product_details.php?product_id=61606

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Art-Models-35020-1-35-US-SINCGARS-ASIP-Radio-Set-/110930502067?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d3f921b3#ht_500wt_923

http://www.airsplat.com/Items/ERA-CA-008P-AUG.htm

The journey to my dream begins! Can't believe it's finally happening.

Local-womanizer

Heres a better and cheaper Steyr for ya:

http://www.airsplat.com/Items/AR-DE-STEYR-M45.htm

Davehopper

Dont think that model is in use here by the DF so I think that ill give that one a miss and stick with my original plan ,thanks anyway, Dave

Crann na Beatha

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Davehopper

Project Arran will be up and runnin around in the next couple of months, its gona look good , if any one wants to use it when finished id gladly help them out , or if any of the services were stuck for a 4x4 like in the snow , both Arran and me will be available for a very reasonable fee,
Films , TV documentries, reenactments , etc will all be catered for .

thermo

Davehopper wrote: »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Art-Models-35020-1-35-US-SINCGARS-ASIP-Radio-Set-/110930502067?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d3f921b3#ht_500wt_923

that radio is a 1/35 scale, so in order that it does not look silly you may get a 1/35 scale nissan patrol GR.

wandatowell

hells bells

Davehopper

thermo wrote: »

that radio is a 1/35 scale, so in order that it does not look silly you may get a 1/35 scale nissan patrol GR.

Ooooooooooh ****. I've already made a bid! What will I do? Will this show up on a Visa card statement?

goldie fish

Davehopper wrote: »

Ooooooooooh ****. I've already made a bid! What will I do? Will this show up on a Visa card statement?

Caveat Emptor.

Davehopper

goldie fish wrote: »

Caveat Emptor.

Oh jesus I'm screwed. Anybody know how to cancel a bid, if possible?

ChunkyLover_53

Davehopper wrote: »

Oh jesus I'm screwed. Anybody know how to cancel a bid, if possible?

Just get a really small Radio operator :pac:

Sunnyisland

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Davejamesbondhopper strikes again :D:p:D:p

Praetorian Saighdiuir

This has to be poccington's new account to take the piss.

Poc is undercover, winding the good folk of this forum up. The end state is to see which posters can diplomatically deal with nutters.....and potentially take pocs reign as a mod! Lol

goldie fish

Davehopper wrote: »

Oh jesus I'm screwed. Anybody know how to cancel a bid, if possible?

Yeah. PM me your Visa Card number and expiry date and I'll sort it out for you.

Local-womanizer

goldie fish wrote: »

Yeah. PM me your Visa Card number and expiry date and I'll sort it out for you.

Goldie Fish is a brilliant when it comes to these sort of things Davehopper, and he will do it out of the goodness of his own heart.

Owryan

goldie fish wrote: »

Yeah. PM me your Visa Card number and expiry date and I'll sort it out for you.

Dont forget you ll need the CVV2 number also if you wanna fix daves problem

Davehopper

No offence but I am a bit weary of that offer. Would you like to PM me the steps involved?

John_D80

Davehopper wrote: »

No offence but I am a bit weary of that offer. Would you like to PM me the steps involved?

I can understand why you would be wary dave but i think i know what he does and, if its what i'm thinking of, it definitely works. As far as i know he only needs the first 15 numbers. Am i right goldie?

So you can leave the last digit blank and its totally safe.

Davehopper

John_D80 wrote: »

I can understand why you would be wary dave but i think i know what he does and, if its what i'm thinking of, it definitely works. As far as i know he only needs the first 15 numbers. Am i right goldie?

So you can leave the last digit blank and its totally safe.

Makes sense, might ask the card holder first.

guil

absolute fruitcake

goldie fish

Davehopper wrote: »

Makes sense, might ask the card holder first.

It won't work unless you are the card holder.
Sorry. Can't PM you the steps. Its a privelage I have from my employment. You wouldnt have the correct access permissions.