From: Buzz (buzz@softcom.net)
Date: Mon Jan 27 2003 - 11:22:22 PST
Gary,
The paint number starting with a "3" is a flat paint and the number starting with a "2" is a
semi-gloss paint.
The 24087 I think of more as a army color. There is a 24052 USMC green that is a semi-gloss that I
used on my MUTT. To see the results look at;
http://www.lanset.com/buzz/muttpics/mutt39.jpg
To view the entire page go to:
http://www.lanset.com/buzz/muttrest.html
There's a lot of thumbnails on the page so it takes a while to load.
I found that by using light coats of paint that i could control the gloss. If you use a heavy wet
coat (like you should) the gloss can get real glossy. You'll have to experiment.
BTW, to my eye.... the USMC 34052 looks more green than the 24052.
Regards,
Buzz
On Mon, 27 Jan 2003 10:59:03 -0800, you wrote:
>Thanks to those who responded to my original question. I have decided to
>paint my '52 M38 in USMC livery (My Dad's unit during the Korean War). My
>question now is what is the proper color? I have a catalog here that lists
>a "34052 Marine Corps Green". Is this correct for this vintage of vehicle? I
>thought they were "24087 Olive Drab Semi-Gloss". Also, what was the proper
>color for lettering, etc. in the early '50's...yellow or white?
>
>Many thanks,
>
>Gary Pavone
>gpavone@charter.net
>
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