German camouflage

[jesus]

Hi guys!

i'm making a new diorama about Arnhem. what colour was the German vehicle's camouflage in 1944!? exactly, i need know Sdkfz's camouflage.

help me!!

[Steve]

I think they just used the standard 3 camo pattern that was used on all AFV's in 1944, but for a a more detailed answer, and probably the correct one, try posting a a message at the miniatures page, and someone in the WW2 section I am sure will be able to help

[Captain Blicero]

Hi jesus!
I have painted several Sdkf'z (Dragons 251 being my favorite.)
If you haven't yet you should check out George Parada's site http://www.achtungpanzer.com/articles/camo.htm
It contains alot of information on German AFV's . And the article linked info on colors.
Generally you can't go wrong with dunkelgelb and green/brown stripes.
-Eric

[jesus]

thank you for your tips!

Eric, George Parada's site is very complete!! thank you!

[smokinprice]

They came with a three tone camo pattern Dark yellow base with red brown and green over spray.

[Martin]

Hi Jesus,
The place where I live is not so far away from Arnhem (about 70km north of it). I visited the Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek several times. There are a lot of photo's there also of German vehicles and tanks. On 17th September 1944 the two SS panzer divisions were almost loaded on trains to go to the south-east. So they were stripped of all equipment and then, just before the train started, the order came to drive to Arnhem. The tanks were painted in standard colours. Additional camouflage came from branches and nets. I have some photo's in a magazine called "40-45 then and now" It shows photo's of situations in 1944 and how it is nowadays.
Very interesting. Arhnem is in no2. The last one I got war no 130 or so.
I think I have over 25 books only about the battle round Arnhem.