[Milsurplus] MN-20 Loop Paint Colors

[J Forster]

Hmm..  The color seems a bit dark for chromate, but IS light for real OD. I
was just wondering it it had been factory painted to go with some old camo.

Thanks,
-John


Mike Hanz wrote:

> The Bendix loops were normally delivered in zinc chromate for customer
> refinishing, but the military mind often took over in deployed
> aircraft.  The most popular color, like the Model T Ford, appears to be
> black (presumably to reflect less light), but I have also seen photos
> with aluminum finish versions to match an unpainted fuselage.  Doubt if
> it matters much unless you're trying to match a particular squadron's
> paint scheme.
>
> J Forster wrote:
>
> >What color(s) were MN-20 Loops painted? The NOS one I have is OD with
> >yellow lettering, but I was wondering if people have seen other color
> >original schemes.