Dated: November 17, 2000.
ALL COLOR NUMBERS REFER TO TESTORS PAINTS. For one shade colors, here
are the Testors numbers; Black (1149 or 1749), White (1168 or 1768), Gold (1144 or 1744), Silver (1146), Steel (1180 or 1780), Brass (1182 or 1782),
Flesh (flat-various available shades or mixtures). Aircraft Interior Black (2040) referred to below, is a VERY dark matte shade of charcoal gray and perfect for black uniform cloth.
WORLD WAR II ALLIES
UNITED STATES
U.S. INFANTRY European Theater (1942- 44)
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Trousers, overcoat -- Field Drab (1702)
Field Jackets, Shirts -- SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
Helmet, bayonet scabbard -- Olive Drab (2050)
Shovel handle, MG box and tripod, mortar and mortar shell, mine
detector,
grenades, bazooka, flame-thrower -- Faded Olive Drab (2051)
Leggings, belt, straps, pouches, pack, canteen -- Armor Sand (1704)
Hair, wooden parts of rifle -- Brown, Ital. dark (2111)
Boots, officer's pistol holster -- Leather (1736)
Metal parts of weapons , bayonet -- Gunmetal (1795)
Canteen cap -- Steel
MG belt -- Brass
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)
NOTE: Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #347 - The US
Army
in WWII (2) - The Mediterranean
Suitable sets for these would be US Marineinfanterie/US Marines,
"Big
Red One", and any U.S. Infantry WW II figures in overcoats.
U.S. INFANTRY European Theater (1944-45)
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Trousers, overcoat -- Field Drab (1702)
Field Jackets -- Green (2029)
Shirts -- SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
Helmet, bayonet scabbard -- Olive Drab (2050)
Shovel handle, MG box and tripod, mortar and mortar shell, mine
detector,
grenades, bazooka, flame-thrower -- Faded Olive Drab (2051)
Belt, straps, pouches, pack, canteen -- Armor Sand (1704)
Boots, officer's pistol holster -- Leather (1736)
Hair, wooden parts of rifle -- Brown, Ital. dark (2111)
Metal parts of weapons, bayonet -- Gunmetal (1795)
Canteen cap -- Steel
MG belt -- Brass
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)
NOTE: Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #350 The US Army
in
World War II (3) - North-West Europe and box art.
Suitable sets for these would be US Infanterie/US Infantry
US ARMY (Pacific Theater 1942-45 and US Marines 1942)
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Uniform -- Pale Green (1716)
Helmet, bayonet scabbard, shovel handle, MG box and tripod, mortar and
mortar shell,
mine detector, grenades, bazooka, flame-thrower -- Faded Olive Drab
(2051)
Leggings, belt, straps, pouches, pack, canteen -- Armor Sand (1704)
Boots, officer's pistol holster -- Leather (1736)
Hair, wooden parts of rifle -- Brown, Ital. dark (2111)
Metal parts of weapons , bayonet, -- Gunmetal (1795)
Canteen cap -- Steel
MG belt -- Brass
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)
NOTE: Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #342 The US Army
of
WWII, Pacific
Suitable sets for these would be US Marineinfanterie/US Marines,or
"Big Red One",
U.S. PARATROOPS (1942-45)
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Uniform -- Armor Sand (1704)
Helmet, bayonet scabbard, belt, straps, pouches, pack, canteen, shovel
handle, MG box and tripod, grenades -- Faded Olive Drab - (2051)
Boots, officer's pistol holster -- Leather (1736)
Hair, wooden parts of weapons -- Brown, Ital. dark (2111)
Metal parts of weapons, bayonet -- Gunmetal (1795)
Canteen cap -- Steel
MG belt -- Brass
Hands, face -- Flesh
Parachute -- SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
Base, helmet camouflage -- Green (2029)
NOTE: These are tan uniforms, not light green as often depicted on box
art.
Suggested Reference -- Osprey Elite series #31 U. S. Army Airborne
1940-90
Suitable sets for these would be US Paratroopers "Screaming
Eagles".
US MARINES (1943-45)
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Uniform -- Pale Green (1716) or CAMOUFLAGE pattern (see Helmet)
Helmet -- CAMOUFLAGE pattern of OD Green (1164) and Field Drab (1702)
over a Green (2029) base.
Bayonet scabbard, shovel handle, MG box and tripod, mortar and mortar
shell, mine detector, grenades, bazooka, flame-thrower -- Faded Olive
Drab (2051)
Leggings, belt, straps, pouches, pack, canteen -- Armor Sand (1704)
Boots, officer's pistol holster -- Leather (1736)
Hair, wooden parts of rifle -- Brown, Ital. dark (2111)
Metal parts of weapons , bayonet, canteen cap -- Gunmetal (1795)
MG belt -- Brass
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)
NOTE: Suggested Reference -- Osprey Elite #59 U. S. Marine Corps
1941-45.
Ignore any box art showing tan shirts.
Suitable sets for these would be US Marineinfanterie/US Marines,
"Big
Red One".
U.S. TANK CREWS
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Helmet, coveralls -- Pale Green, (1716)
Jacket -- Armor Sand (1704)
Goggles lenses -- Silver
Boots, pistol holster -- Leather (1736)
Pistol or submachinegun -- Gunmetal (1795)
Hair, wooden parts of submachinegun -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)
GREAT BRITAIN, COMMONWEALTH AND EMPIRE
BRITISH INFANTRY (Europe 1939-45)
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Uniform, headgear -- Field Drab (1702)
Helmet, Vickers MG, ammo boxes, mortars, mortar ammo, grenades -- Faded
Olive Drab (2051)
Straps, pouches, packs, haversacks, gaiters -- Armor Sand (1704)
Canteen -- Dark Tan (1742)
Boots, bayonet scabbard, pistol -- Black
Metal parts of weapons, bayonet -- Gunmetal (1795)
MG belt -- Brass
Hair, rifle stocks -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)
NOTES: Normal headgear was the General Service cap, except for Scottish
Regiments who wore tams, and tank crews, who wore black berets. In 1940,
some Highland units of the BEF, such as the Black Watch, disregarded
orders to the contrary, and wore kilts into battle, with WW I-style
Armor
Sand (1704) "kilt aprons", front and rear. In 1944 in NW
Europe,
tank crews were issued a bulky winter coverall called a "Pixie
Suit", Flat Tan (1167). Throughout the war, a Leather (1736)
jerkin,
a sleeveless collarless coat, was worn as an overgarment in cool
weather.
Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #354 The British
Army
1939-45(1) - North West Europe
Suitable sets for these would be Britische Infanterie/British Infantry
WW
II
BRITISH PARATROOPS "Red Devils"
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Uniform -- Field Drab (1702)
Jump Smock -- Camouflage pattern of "brick size" Field Drab
(1702) and Medium Green (1713) segments over SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
base
Helmet, grenade -- Faded Olive Drab - (2051)
Beret -- Insignia Red (1705) (add some Blue)
Beret badge - Silver
Straps, pouches, packs, haversacks, gaiters - Armor Sand (1704)
Canteen - Dark Tan (1742)
Boots, bayonet scabbard -- Black
Weapons barrels, bayonet, pistol -- Gunmetal (1795)
Vickers MG and ammo boxes -- SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
MG belt -- Brass
Parachute Harness -- white
Hair, rifle stocks -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base, helmet camouflage -- Green (2029)
NOTES: Suggested Reference -- Osprey Elite Series #1 The Paras - British
Airborne Forces 1940-84
Suitable sets for these would be Britische Fallschirmjger/British
Paratroops WWII
BRITISH 8TH ARMY
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Uniform, helmet, Vickers MG, mine detector -- Sand (1706)
Overcoat -- Field Drab (1702)
Straps, pouches, packs, haversacks, gaiters - Radome Tan (1709)
Canteen - Field Drab (1702)
Headgear -- See NOTES
Knee socks, officer's hat -- SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
Boots, bayonet scabbard, pistol -- Black
Metal parts of weapons, bayonet -- Gunmetal (1795)
Grenade -- Faded Olive Drab - (2051)
MG belt -- Brass
Hair, rifle and SMG stocks -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Dark Tan (1742)
NOTES: European Battle Dress uniforms were also worn in the desert,
often
in combination with tropical dress. [Sweaters and wool caps were Flat
Gull
Gray (1730).]
The British Army made extensive use of unique Regimental headgear, such
as
black berets for tank crews, khaki tams for Scottish troops and turbans
for Indian troops [both SAC Bomber Tan (1792)]. Australians and Gurkhas
wore their own hats (see below.) The normal General Service cap was Sand
(1706), but officers of Rifle Regiments wore Flat Green (1171) and
officers of one Hussar Regiment (armored cars) wore Flat Red (1150).
Free
French soldiers of the Foreign Legion, who fought under British command,
wore white "kepis". Pipers of Scottish Regiments wore kilts of
Regimental color.
NOTES: Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #66 -
Montgomery's
Desert Army
AUSTRALIAN ARMY (Pacific Theater 1943-45)
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Uniform -- Pale Green (1716)
Hat -- SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
Helmet, grenades, radio, Vickers MG, ammo boxes, mortars, mortar ammo --
Faded Olive Drab (2051)
Hatband, straps, pouches, packs, haversacks, leggings -- Sand (1706)
Canteen - Field Drab (1702)
Boots, bayonet scabbard -- Black
Metal parts of weapons -- Gunmetal (1795)
Hair, rifle and SMG stocks -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
MG belt -- Brass
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)
NOTES: Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #123 The
Australian Army at War 1899-1975
Suggested Figures: HaT WW II Australian Infantry - #7016.
BRITISH ARMY IN BURMA (1943-45)
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Uniform -- Pale Green (1716)
Hat -- SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
Hatband -- Sand (1706)
Helmet, grenades, radio, Vickers MG, ammo box, straps, pouches, packs,
haversacks gaiters - Faded Olive Drab (2051)
Canteen - Field Drab (1702)
Boots, bayonet scabbard -- Black
Hair, rifle and SMG stocks -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Metal parts of weapons -- Gunmetal (1795)
MG belt -- Brass
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)
NOTES: Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #108, British
Infantry Equipment 1908-2000
Suggested figures: HaT WW II Australians #7016
INDIAN GURKHAS
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Uniform and hatband-- Sand (1706)
Hat, knee socks -- SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
Straps, pouches, packs, haversacks -- Armor Sand (1704)
Canteen - Field Drab (1702)
Grenade -- Faded Olive Drab - (2051)
Boots, bayonet scabbard,"kukri" (fighting knife) sheath --
Black
Metal parts of weapons, bayonets, "kukri" (fighting knife) --
Gunmetal (1795)
Hair, rifle and SMG stocks -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base, hat and sock "flash"-- Green (2029)
NOTES: These figures represent Gurhka Fighting Order for either the
Western Desert or the First Burma Campaign. Adjust Base color
accordingly.
Suggested Reference -- Osprey Elite #49 The Gurkhas, and box art
Suggested figures: HaT WW II Gurkhas #7017
FRANCE
FRENCH INFANTRY (1939-1940)
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Overcoat, helmet -- Field Drab (1711)
Tunic, trousers, puttees -- Field Drab (1711), Chasseurs a Pied --
European Gray (1788) Officer's breeches and puttees -- Sand (1706)
Straps, ammunition pouches, holster -- Flat Tan (1167)
Pack, haversacks -- Sand (1706)
Canteen -- Dark Tan (1742)
Boots -- Leather (1736)
Officer's kepi - See NOTES
Hair, wooden parts of rifles -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Rifle barrels, pistol, grenade -- Gunmetal (1795)
Bicycle, telescope -- SAC Bomber Tan (1792)
Bayonet scabbard - Black
Bugle -- Brass
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)
NOTES: Headgear distinguished French units of 1939-40. For Metropolitan
units, this was a Field Drab (1711) beret for Fortress troops, an
Aircraft
Int. Black (2040) beret for Alpine troops, a European Gray (1788) cap
for
Chasseurs a Pied, or a Field Drab (1711) cap for everyone else. North
African troops received a Sand (1706) headscarf. Officers wore kepis in
Branch colors, which, for most, was an Aircraft Int. Black (2040) kepi
with a Insignia Red (1705) top and gold trim. Officers of Chasseurs a
Pied
had a Insignia Blue (1719) top and silver trim to their kepis.
After 1940, Free French units were issued either British (North Africa)
or
American (NW Europe) uniforms, but retained their own weapons, headgear,
straps, packs and pouches.
Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #315. The French Army
1939-45 (1)
Suggested Figures: HaT WW I French Infantry #7002
SOVIET UNION
RUSSIAN INFANTRY (Summer)
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Uniform, cap, metal parts of grenades, ammunition box -- Armor Sand
(1704)
Uniform, cap (Officers, Guards units) -- Faded Olive Drab (2051)
Helmet, officer's hat -- Faded Olive Drab (2051) - see NOTES
Blanket roll, pouches, haversack -- Sand (1706)
Canteen -- Green (2029)
Belt, officer's straps, pistol holster - Leather (1736)
Boots -- Black
Hair, wooden parts of weapons -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Metal parts of weapons, binoculars -- Gunmetal (1795)
Shovel or grenade handle -- Wood (1735)
MG Belt -- Brass
Hands, face -- Flesh
Mortar, MG ammunition boxes, Base -- Green (2029)
NOTES: Russia had the poorest "quality control" of uniforms of
any WW II combatant and a "mixed" color appearance was common.
The elite Guards units received better quality items, usually
"greener" than others, and wore a coin-size Red/Gold badge on
their right breast. Officers' uniforms were "greener" and
"darker" than enlisted mens'. Branch was reflected in
officer's
hat bands: Flat Red (1150) for Infantry, Black for Artillery and
Engineers. A camouflage cape, with hood, was issued, especially to
snipers
or anti-tank riflemen. It came in two patterns: Dark Tan (1742) segments
over a Sand (1706) base or Aircraft Int. Black (4767) over Green (2029).
Camouflage segments were the size and shape of an opened hand print. All
soldiers received a knee-length raincape/shelter half, in Armor Sand
(1704). This was hooded like the camouflage cape, but sleeveless.
Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #216 The Red Army of
the
Great Patriotic War, 1941-450 and box art
Suitable sets for these would be Sowjeitsche Infantrie/Soviet Infantry
WW
II. Also dismounted HaT Bedouins #7013 make excellent Russians in
camouflage capes.
RUSSIAN INFANTRY (Winter)
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Padded Winter Uniform -- Sand (1706)
Overcoat -- Armor Sand (1704)
Helmet -- Faded Olive Drab (2051)
Hat -- Field Drab (1706)
Fur parts of hat -- Flat Gull Gray (1730)
Boots -- Black
Winter camouflage capes, jackets and trousers, fur collar and trim of
officer's coat -- White
Officer's coat - Radome tan (1709)
Blanket roll, pouches, haversack, pack -- Sand (1706) or Faded Olive
Drab
(2051)
Canteen, mortar, mortar shells -- Green (2029)
Belt, officer's straps, mapcase and pistol holster - Leather (1736)
Boots -- Black
Hair, wooden parts of weapons -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Bayonets, binoculars, metal parts of weapons and ski poles -- Gunmetal
(1795)
Skis, ski poles, shovel or grenade handles -- Wood (1735)
Hands, face -- Flesh
Mortar, MG ammunition boxes, Base -- Green (2029)
NOTES: In deep snow, felt overboots, Flat Gull Gray (1730), were
issued.
Suggested Reference -- Osprey Men At Arms series #216 The Red Army of
the
Great Patriotic War, 1941-450 and box art.
Suitable sets for these would be Sibirische Schutzen/Siberian Riflemen
WW
II. Dismounted HaT Bedouins #7013 make excellent Russians in camouflage
capes.
RUSSIAN TANK CREWS
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Helmet, coveralls -- European Gray (1740) or Aircraft Int. Black (4767)
with an occasional Field Drab (1702) item.
Caps and officer's hats-- European Gray (1788)
Jacket, boots, officer's hat band -- Black
Belt, officer's straps, pistol holster - Leather (1736)
Boots, pistol holster -- Leather (1736)
Pistol, submachinegun, binoculars -- Gunmetal (1795)
Hair, wooden parts of submachinegun -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)
RUSSIAN COSSACKS (cavalry)
PART/ITEM -- COLOR
Tunic -- Armor Sand (1704)
Cloak, hat -- Aircraft Int. Black (2040)
Trousers, collar tabs and/or epaulette trim -- Cobalt blue (2012)
Boots,scabbard -- Black
Hat top, trouser stripe, hat star -- Flat Red (1150)
Hat top cross -- White
Belts, straps, pouches, stirrup straps -- Leather (1736)
Scabbard trim,sabre handle -- Brass
Sabre,stirrups -- Steel
Hair, wooden parts of weapons -- Brown, Italian dark (2111)
Metal parts of weapons, binoculars -- Gunmetal (1795)
Hands, face -- Flesh
Base -- Green (2029)
HORSES
Horse -- whatever
Blanket -- Dark Gull Gray (1740)
Horse's feedbag -- Flat Gull gray (1730) with Dark Tan (1742) bottom
Saddle,straps,pouches -- Leather (1736)
Base -- Green (2029)
NOTES: The Soviet Army made several changes in its uniform regulations during the war, but instituted them slowly and erratically. The changeover was still not complete at war's end. Insignia of rank and branch were originally displayed as colored patches on the collar, but, starting in 1943, became epaulets trimmed in the Branch Color, which for all Cavalry was blue. Officer's hats had a blue capband, piping etc. All cavalry, Cossack and non-Cossack, also wore Cobalt Blue britches. Terek Cossacks had a Cobalt Blue (2012) hat top instead of red, but otherwise the same trim, etc.
Suggested Reference -- Box art
Suitable sets for these would be Sowjetische Kosaken/Soviet Cossacks WW
II.
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