Mantis Motorcycle WLA Rider colour

Steve Brodie

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Bit confused, i thought most US WWII Uniform colours were Olive / Khaki, yet the box art for Mantis motorcycle rider shows him in a grey winter suit.


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So what colour would this be - Generic blue/grey ?


Just about to paint him for my Harley WLA so any help would be appreciated


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I think it's supposed to be a light green, but they appear to have been reversible. I searched "US parka overcoat" and came up with various results. These ones may help you before committing paint:


http://markhitcom.mysinablog.com/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=7544556


http://www.themodellingnews.com/2014/09/mantis-miniatures-is-all-geared-up-but.html


http://militaryitems.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=268_589_468&products_id=16480
 

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\ said:
I think it's supposed to be a light green, but they appear to have been reversible. I searched "US parka overcoat" and came up with various results. These ones may help you before committing paint:
http://markhitcom.mysinablog.com/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=7544556


http://www.themodellingnews.com/2014/09/mantis-miniatures-is-all-geared-up-but.html


http://militaryitems.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=268_589_468&products_id=16480
Thanks very much :smiling3:
 
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