3 color desert paint on m1009

[MSgt USMC (Ret)]

I'm "Nick the New Guy" here. I've recently purchased a 1009 and will be painting it in the Desert Storm tan. I'm considering making it a Three Color Desert pattern exactly like the Desert Combat Uniform (DCU's). I've had it done on a Jeep Wrangler I had and it looked pretty good. I know it's not an "official" military truck pattern but plain Tan is boring. Does anyone have a picture of a 1009/1008 painted in this pattern? Thanks.

USMC 1981-2004

 

[Sgt Hulka]

Very nicely, artfully done. I say just do it and post the pics!

 

[N1265]

The Jeep looks good...

 

[N1265]

Never seen one in 3 color desert camo, But I have seen some 1008s in 4 color desert camo.

I would suggest using the 3 color woodland pattern for the M1009 with the desert colors...

Here is a link to the pattern ( named SUV #1 and #2 )

CUCV Camouflage Painting Patterns

 

[jtrojan715]

hey im a new guy too. heres a pic of the m109 that im looking at getting the end of the month

 

[MSgt USMC (Ret)]

Thanks for the input. I sold the Jeep a few weeks ago it sure turned some heads. That's the first desert pattern I've seen with black in it. Almost reminds me of the 6 color "chocolate chip" pattern used on the uniforms in Desert Storm.

 

[M813rc]

Welcome aboard gents, and Semper Fi brother to you, MSgt!

The M109 is in the old MERDEC desert camo. MERDEC (or MERDC, often referred to as 4-colour camo) was used from early to mid-70s until mid-80s when the 3-colour started to replace it. It tends to survive in Guard units, it seems. My M185 was in summer Merdec when I got it last year.

Patterns are in TB 43-0147. The link below should take you to the page where you can click on the manual number and download the PDF. If not, go to the "Old Steel Soldiers" link under Notices at the top of this page, and look in the Tech Manual section there.
Steel Soldiers :: Military Vehicles Supersite

Cheers

 

[Cucvnut]

i might do this with my M1008

 

[Nico]

i would love to have mine in red desert merdc like the m551 tank.

 

[busbart]

@ Nico,

i saw the desert MERDC Dodge scheme, you have a short link to where i can find more Dodge 4 color camo (mERDC) scheme's?

I also read a little piece from "pawnshop" concerning a CUVC who somebody liked to paint in 4 color camo, only i can't find that postin anymore

any help would be appriciated!

Bart

 

[topgun217]

If your 1009 turns out as good as the Jeep, I'd say do it ! It looks Awsome

 

[southdave]

Please No Choc. Chips lol

 

[Nico]

@ Nico,

i saw the desert MERDC Dodge scheme, you have a short link to where i can find more Dodge 4 color camo (mERDC) scheme's?

I also read a little piece from "pawnshop" concerning a CUVC who somebody liked to paint in 4 color camo, only i can't find that postin anymore

any help would be appriciated!

Bart

i`m sorry no direct link possible. but i can post a top/front/rear view also. hope that helps:

 

[lonegunman]

I'm interested as well. I have an A3 in tan and have been pondering a nice three color desert camo job to liven it up.

 

[Nico]

...some desert pattern again.

 

[busbart]

Ok folks,

Thanks a lot!

Bart

 

[Sgt Hulka]

Actually, a chocolate chips pattern would be pretty cool!

 

[baddy3]

This is what my truck should look like when I’m finished with it. Just took a piece of my old uniform and digitized it. It will be a vinyl wrap with matte lamination. Ok, Ok, I know it’s a tahoe but I couldn’t find vehicle outline of a blazer and this was the closest match…..

 

[Warthog]

Ok, Ok, I know it’s a tahoe but I couldn’t find vehicle outline of a blazer and this was the closest match…..

Don't worry about the Tahoe....because GM did produce some....

CUCVII and CUCVIII

Here is a sampling to wet your appetite....

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/46662-cucv-ii.html
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/44475-cucv-ii-2-two-too-tioux.html
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/13213-cucv2.html

 

[Warren Lovell]

Hey guys, just my 2 cents. I am also painting my M1009. I painted the tailgate Kustom Kolors Desert Storm tan. It looked great just in the single color. I then did the 3-color - by the book - paint scheme. Did not look good at all. It could be that the paint was all brand new...the contrast of tan and black was too much...black hadn't faded to the charcoal grey we are familiar with. And it also made my truck look like an Iraqi militant transport!

I wish i took a picture of it, but i couldn't stand to look at it any longer and repainted it back to tan. Much happier now.

Again, my two cents. I love camoflauge, but I think we 're used to the 3-color green black brown