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This is the same thing as "zinc chromate" that was used on WWII aircraft interiors (well one of the colors used). I'm looking for a source and didn't see that Gillespie makes it. I need a few quarts so going to the local model shop wont work. Thanks, Eric

Well I spoke the owner of A1 Safe here in St Pete, anyone local knows they are also A1 Tactical. Anyway he has some type of tracked troop carrier and other military vehicles. He uses the Gillespie 383 and the Gillespie primer. After talking to him for a while and checking out the track I...

So I used the search and it seems there are different opinions on what brand of primer to use. Any suggestions? I was thinking of trying the RustOleum Rusty Metal Primer (the red version), as stated in this post: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=11914 Also...

Here is a great article about those Airforce cars: http://www.sspmustang.org/features/USAF_SSP.htm

It will live in the garage (dont tell my wife that).

Thanks for the information guys. I think I'll go with the Gillespie since I cant bring myself to justify the price of the MILSPRAY. Thanks for uploading the picture, I added some more in "My Albums". Yes its a interesting choice of vehicle and color combo. I've had 7 Mustangs total and...

Anyone??

So I'm doing a military theme on my 86 Mustang (see sig for more info). I'm going to paint the exterior in 383 (34094) green. I want the car to have a authentic look and feel to the paint, but I don't want it to look like a beater. I know there is a fine line and this is definitely a project...

RE: Re: RE: New guy from Florida Billy-L OD, the newer 383 green though Green Gator I would like to do just that with the interior, nothing beats the smell of old canvass! Do you have that guys info? Thanks guys!

Re: RE: New guy from Florida Thanks everyone! So where are the good "Army/Navy" stores? I've been to the one thats in downtown Tampa. I was just at the VA car show on Sunday, what a variety of cars!

I've trolled the forum for quite some time and decided to register. I don't have a military vehicle, but I am doing a military theme with my 86 Mustang. I spent 8 years in the Army and want something unique. My signature has a link to my build thread, its a slow process with two little girls...