Even though I served with UncleSamsMisguidedChildren in the late 70’s,& our BDU’s were the same,what Tamiya or Model Master colors would best represent both BDU & Tigerstripe camo’s.I only ask such a simple question cuz I’m color blind.Thanks ahead. Semper fi,rudedog
For Woodland BDUs
Model Master Medium Green, SAC Bomber Tan, Military Brown or Leather Brown, and Flat Black.
For Tiger Stripe, depends on which pattern of Tiger Stripe. It came in a predominantly green or predominantly brown.
Predom Green:
MM Flat black, Pale Green, SAC Bomber Tan.
Predom Brown:
MM Flat Black, Pale Green, SAC Bomber Tan and Leather Brown.
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In the 70’s before the woodland pattern was adopted, the uniform color was OD, it faded quickly
Notice the USMC,and the Eagle,Globe,and anchor on the pocket.
Just to clarify, above is the Vietnam era, ERDL pattern camo uniform, not BDUs. Great pics though.
The current color/pattern of BDUs was not used by either the Army or Marines during Vietnam was it?
Would the same colors mentioned earlier for the BDU scheme work for the ERDLs? It looks (to me at least) that the dark green in the ERDL is similar to FS34092 and the brown looks redder (is that even a word?)
Grant,
You are correct on both your observations. Above colors for modern, Woodland BDUs with the exception of a more red-brown color will work fine for ERDL Camo of Vietnam Era.
Whats ERDL?[#wstupid][%-)]
ERDL (Engineer Research Development Laboratory) pattern leaf camouflaged uniforms. They came into general use about 1968 for the Army and Air Force, and about 1969-70 for the Marines and Navy. Basically early style woodland BDUs used in Vietnam. ERDL Camouflage originally came in either brown or green dominant depending on the region they were being issued to. The camouflage pattern was later standardized to reduce supply strains. Initially the ERDL camo was issued to priority troops including SF, Recon, Rangers, and Pathfinders. By 1969, it was not uncommon to find ERDL camo among some line infantry units. They were first issued in Poplin Cotton. However in late 1968, a more durable fabric was being used in the production: Rip Stop.
Thanks Gino!