snort Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hi All, I have just bought a 1944 Jerry can with 'water' impressed in it for my Jeep, I have been after one for a while but they seem hard to find in good condition. My Jeep is in British markings and in Green BS.298 and I was wondering what would be the correct colour for it as I will have to paint it again as its been painted red in the past but retained its white cross and white under the handle. Any suggestions ? Many thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I have got some in original color, some are brown ,and some are matt black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 I have got some in original color, some are brown ,and some are matt black. Thanks for that Maurice...................would they still have the white cross? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 yes white cross, and white under the handles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks for the reply, if anyone has the correct B.S. paint code for the Brown I would appreciate it. Thanks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 For wartime it's probably SCC2. This thread might help - http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?39533-SCC2-(Brown)-paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 For wartime it's probably SCC2. This thread might help - http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?39533-SCC2-(Brown)-paint Thanks for that Lauren although that thread has muddled me up a bit! I have got an original service Brown ammo box I can copy though, so I will go for that I think. Its for 25 pounder shells so I think its right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 There was a thread on correct colours for water jerry cans (black or brown) and I'm sure Clive had found excerpts from the regulations but I can't find it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Lauren here is one of threads covering the colour issue for water jerrycans. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?25311-Metal-Jerry-Can-for-water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Lauren here is one of threads covering the colour issue for water jerrycans. http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?25311-Metal-Jerry-Can-for-water Thanks for that Clive,very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 That's the one Well done Clive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Well Brown it is, and I will also do the square ones on the Dingo as well. Thanks everyone.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Gotta say, I got a bit worried when I saw a description of painting it in "number 2 brown". Not sure if it's a stores numbering, description of colour or a specification of what to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Gotta say, I got a bit worried when I saw a description of painting it in "number 2 brown". Not sure if it's a stores numbering, description of colour or a specification of what to use. Number 2 Brown refers to SCC No.2 Brown, one of the range of Standard Camouflage Colours brought out during WW2. I have had this colour matched from a large part of a vehicle that was covered by a regulator panel inside, so not faded or disturbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Number 2 Brown refers to SCC No.2 Brown, one of the range of Standard Camouflage Colours brought out during WW2. I have had this colour matched from a large part of a vehicle that was covered by a regulator panel inside, so not faded or disturbed. Number 2's ............mmmm...........I've had kids..........that must be brown then!:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 The mind boggles at some of the misinterpretations that may have occurred over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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