[R-390] 390A front Panel Color ADDITIONAL

[Sherry Guttery]

On 5/2/2013 12:23 PM, rbethman wrote:
> I was across the pond in the late '60s and the early '70s.
>
> I can say that even in ONE branch of the service, that the 
> radios and vehicles varied in color.  It was very apparent 
> when all the equipment was lined up very carefully for the 
> big IG, (Inspector General's), layout of all of this.
>
> Which color of OD, (Olive Drab), was the standard?  I 
> still have no clue!
>
> The different shades were very obvious.  Then adding 
> insult to injury was the application of diesel fuel to all 
> painted surfaces to make it have a "sheen" for the "Dog 
> and Pony" show.
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>
> On 5/1/2013 7:39 PM, Gordon wrote:
>> Does anyone know the exact color of the 390A front panel ?
>>
>> I have mine all primed and ready to paint, but I want to 
>> use the
>> correct color before I paint it and then fill in the 
>> engraved lettering.
>> I thought of going to Black, but decided the original 
>> Gray looks
>> pretty good. Just not sure what the Exact gray is.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Gordon
>> N6WK
>
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Mine is still original navy gray (as in original paint and 
color so far as I know).  I don't know what all has 
influenced it's current color in the way smoke and / or 
chemicals. Perhaps someone could run one of the color, since 
as already pointed out varies by branch of service etc., you 
would most likely wish to paint yours by the nearest paint 
matching store to get an exact match for you. I am pretty 
sure Sherwin Williams still matches color and Wal-Mart may. 
You would need to contact a store near you to see if they 
still match paint.

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sherry guttery

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