Bird Dog colors

[Unglued]

I'm starting a Cessna O-1F "Bird Dog" build, the Airfix 1/72 kit. The aircraft was assigned to the 21st TASS at Phu Cat, Vietnam. I can't tell by the instructions what colors to paint it. The instructions say: "Paint Nos: M5, M6, M13, M15, M21." Can anyone tell me what these would be, in either FS or Model Master acrylic numbers?

[skidbuggy]

I used Camouflage Grey, but it was Mr Color.

FS36622.

[Andre]

The gray was FS16473 - here's a FS-to-brands conversion chart.

HTH,

Andre

[Unglued]

The gray was FS16473 - here's a FS-to-brands conversion chart.

HTH,

Andre

Thanks for the info and the URL for the chart, Andre. Those ancient kits can throw a wrench in the gears.

[MikeC]

You may also find this link useful http://www.paint4models.com/

[ChesshireCat]

we used several different O-1's during my tour, and got to know the FAC's personally. Every piece of equipment was painted the light grey color. But on the otherhand, I've seen O-2's that were camoe'd and also light grey.

gary

[billw]

I was in an Army Dust Off unit almost next door to Phu Cat air base. We frequently seen Bird Dogs in action in the area & IIRC they were a light gray in the 16473 range as stated above.

BW

[toadwbg]

Here I was expecting a thread on actual hunting dogs like a cocker spaniel