Question: WWII UK Sub colors

TLAM Strike · 06-16-11, 08:22 PM

Just bought a new model off ebay. Going for something different, a WWII era RN U class submarine. Got it cheap, but I have a question. What colors did the RN paint their subs in WWII? What color is the hull above and below the waterline, and what color is the deck etc. I'd like to be able to buy the paints before the model arrives in the mail.

Gerald · 06-16-11, 08:39 PM

Maybe steel gray or black-brown.....

Sailor Steve · 06-16-11, 11:46 PM

You might start here. There are sections on the different classes with some plate drawings. Nothing too deep, but it's a start.
http://home.cogeco.ca/~gchalcraft/sm/

Next, depending on how detailed you want to get, this is probably one of the best sources.
http://www.ospreypublishing.com/stor..._9781846030079

There are probably others out there, but Osprey has a good reputation and includes colour plates.

TLAM Strike · 06-17-11, 01:15 PM

Ok thanks Steve. Looks like I'll be using gray for the hull above the WL, and black below with dark gray for the deck.

Off to the hobby shop for some extra paint.

06-16-11, 08:22 PM	#1
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Question: WWII UK Sub colors Just bought a new model off ebay. Going for something different, a WWII era RN U class submarine. Got it cheap, but I have a question. What colors did the RN paint their subs in WWII? What color is the hull above and below the waterline, and what color is the deck etc. I'd like to be able to buy the paints before the model arrives in the mail. __________________

06-16-11, 08:39 PM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,223 Downloads: 548 Uploads: 0	Maybe steel gray or black-brown..... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

06-16-11, 11:46 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	You might start here. There are sections on the different classes with some plate drawings. Nothing too deep, but it's a start. http://home.cogeco.ca/~gchalcraft/sm/ Next, depending on how detailed you want to get, this is probably one of the best sources. http://www.ospreypublishing.com/stor..._9781846030079 There are probably others out there, but Osprey has a good reputation and includes colour plates. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-17-11, 01:15 PM	#4
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Ok thanks Steve. Looks like I'll be using gray for the hull above the WL, and black below with dark gray for the deck. Off to the hobby shop for some extra paint. __________________