Caunter Scheme
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Caunter Scheme
Does anybody have details of the Caunter paint scheme. The authorative book seems to be unavailable at the moment. I am thinking of painting my UC in the Caunter desert scheme. All information will be appreciated.
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Re: Caunter Scheme
Graham
I'm thinking of doing the same
The definitive book is by Mike Starmer
mikestarmer18@gmail.com
Got mine last week along with his other camo books. Bought direct from Mike
I'm thinking of doing the same
The definitive book is by Mike Starmer
mikestarmer18@gmail.com
Got mine last week along with his other camo books. Bought direct from Mike
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Re: Caunter Scheme
I always liked this camo scheme on the UV. Referred to as the Malta Caunter scheme (I think).
Good article here all about Caunter Camo and the UV:
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showt ... hp?t=19406
Cheers
Tim
Good article here all about Caunter Camo and the UV:
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showt ... hp?t=19406
Cheers
Tim
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Re: Caunter Scheme
Thank you Mark and Tim. I was wondering if the Caunter Scheme was used on UCs but the pictures proves it was.
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Re: Caunter Scheme
A couple of more photos here:
http://maltacommand.com/malta%20camouflage.html
Also, at the bottom of the page there are two colour photos of restored vehicles with that camo.
Vince
http://maltacommand.com/malta%20camouflage.html
Also, at the bottom of the page there are two colour photos of restored vehicles with that camo.
Vince
- Mark Osborne
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Re: Caunter Scheme
My only concern with the Caunter scheme is that I can't a photo with a mk2 painted at the time. Models and restorations only
Planning for mine to be painted in this scheme but a little concerned how many times I'll be told how wrong I am
Or is that because I've experienced too many rivet counters in model rail circles?
My usual approach is that my model is built and painted how i want it
Planning for mine to be painted in this scheme but a little concerned how many times I'll be told how wrong I am
Or is that because I've experienced too many rivet counters in model rail circles?
My usual approach is that my model is built and painted how i want it
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Re: Caunter Scheme
Well, there's the option to back date it to a Mk I, but I don't know how much trouble that would be. I'm planning on a WD UC but haven't decided what colour scheme to use.
Apart from a couple of model shows, the displays our group do are at country fayres or steam/miltary rallies, and the family tank experts tend to be 14 yo kids who play WoT. Most people are too impressed with the models to start picking holes in them.
We have had 'discussions' with adults over whether a model is a Panther or a King Tiger, which gives you an idea of the level of expertise out there
Adrian.
Apart from a couple of model shows, the displays our group do are at country fayres or steam/miltary rallies, and the family tank experts tend to be 14 yo kids who play WoT. Most people are too impressed with the models to start picking holes in them.
We have had 'discussions' with adults over whether a model is a Panther or a King Tiger, which gives you an idea of the level of expertise out there
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Re: Caunter Scheme
Hi Graham.
AK, REAL colors of ww2.
If this is preaching to the converted, my apologies.
Cheers Charles
AK, REAL colors of ww2.
If this is preaching to the converted, my apologies.
Cheers Charles
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Thank you Charles. As soon as I receive the book about The Caunter Scheme from Mike Starmer I will look at this site.
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Re: Caunter Scheme
Easiest answer to anyone who tells you you are wrong is to ask if they ever served on that vehicle, and if they ever served in the army ( of whatever country ) at all.
In my experience of 22 years in the British Army 1985-2007, no two armoured vehicles of the same type were exactly identical when it came to the paint scheme. They were all slightly different even if only one colour. They were painted by hand or spray-painted by people and not robots.
Your model /vehicle so do it as it appeals to you.
In my experience of 22 years in the British Army 1985-2007, no two armoured vehicles of the same type were exactly identical when it came to the paint scheme. They were all slightly different even if only one colour. They were painted by hand or spray-painted by people and not robots.
Your model /vehicle so do it as it appeals to you.
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Re: Caunter Scheme
Thank you Mark
I am sure there are many things wrong on my version of the UC but after many years of comments on my bikes I don't care. "You can't put a Yamaha engine in a Bantam frame, ettc...." These are models to build and paint as we wish, however I am sure that plain nut should be a castellated nut...
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I am sure there are many things wrong on my version of the UC but after many years of comments on my bikes I don't care. "You can't put a Yamaha engine in a Bantam frame, ettc...." These are models to build and paint as we wish, however I am sure that plain nut should be a castellated nut...
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It maybe should be a castellated nut. Blame it on the REME fitter section that were supporting you. They may not have had the correct spare part available but they put the vehicle back into actionGraham P Hough wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:22 pmhowever I am sure that plain nut should be a castellated nut...![]()
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Re: Caunter Scheme
I tempted to paint my replica Royal Enfield WD/C I built, using the Caunter Scheme, make a change?
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Re: Caunter Scheme
First stab at the Caunter Scheme, before weathering and sun bleaching and wear marks.