tankguy Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Hello there, Just a quick question... I am doing some detailing work on a Canadian Mk1 Ferret. I see that many Ferrets are painted red along the areas that the hatches contact the hull of the vehicle. How can I determine whether this would be a genuine feature to this vehicle? Is this proper for any Canadian mk1 Ferrets? Thanks in advance for any assistance! Edited August 9, 2015 by tankguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pru426 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 my british desert colored mk 1 has red paintings possibly done before shipping (or the intention to send) to the1st Gulf War with SCOTS DG it seems to me that it was not the official painting because the rear hatches don´t have maybe it has been a decoration .."bling-bling "...made by the british crews only i assume that canadians did not paint any ferrets frames but..... maybe i´m wrong pekka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I would never say never but it does seem to have been a somewhat British thing it seems. Welcome to the world of Ferret ownership, and a Canadian one makes it one of 124. Have you got a copy of Colin's book? What is the CFR of yours? Do you have the hull number handy? What shape are the side hatches? Any pictures? Regards Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 my british desert colored mk 1 has red paintings... maybe it has been a decoration .."bling-bling "...made by the british crews only pekka Pekka, I doubt it's bling. Quite a few ferrets have it around the closing area of the hatches. I can't say whether it was official or not, or which Ferrets had it, but I think it's likely it's a warning not to leave your fingers in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Most FV430s have this as well, so not bling. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana and Jackie Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Makes an ideal target for a sniper ! - doubt its army originated Diana Most FV430s have this as well, so not bling. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I've seen little to no in service pics with anything other than wheel nuts painted red and after going through Clive's excellent documentation on post war British paint regulations for vehicles, the only things that were really authorized were duck egg blue engines, silver engine bay and interior and green/camo exterior. Painting bits red seems to be more of a private owner thing, looking to make the vehicles more visually appealing, with things like tie down points, handles, hatch edges, etc. painted red, or another bright colour. I can't, however, offer much advice about a Canadian vehicle. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 What about yellow hatches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pru426 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 if the army wanted to warn of ferret-fingers the red color of the square should be also on the inside of the hatch ? i painted my canadian ferret haches surround areas red...looks great ...but too fancy & bling i´m going to repaint it deep bronze green afterwards i also thought that the red square is too good target for a sniper or APC mg in the twilight as Diane wrote is fv 430 yellow due to darkness and urgency also?....looks not bling pekka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankguy Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Wow, thank-you all for your replies, you have been of much assistance to me! Robin, I am working on this Ferret at the Ontario Regiment Museums Ferret Club. This is the UN ferret, 54-82504. This Ferret has seen some extensive maintenance work recently, as the club plans to get troop of Ferrets running again. Thanks again everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cingur Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Artwork pieces red looks like it's much more of the private manager matter, aiming to help to make the actual motor vehicles much more aesthetically attractive, along with such things as wrap lower factors, deals with, hatch tips, and so on. coated red, as well as yet another bright colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx22B Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Canadian Ferrets did not have them painted red. I served three years on Ferrets, and no Ferret of ours had any of the hatches painted red. Ever. It's a Brit thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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