M8 Armoured Car, Ardennes

I am planning to tackle a 1/72-scale M8 Armoured Car, with the intention of incorporating it in an Ardennes diorama. The idea is to treat it to a slightly worn whitewash over the olive drab paintwork.

A few questions:

Given that air-recognition panels tended to be used only when there was friendly air-supremacy, would it be appropriate in this scenario? Or would this nullify the effect of the white camo?

I have recently read that these vehicles were fitted with a pair of very long antennas (apparently extending to 15 feet each, and comprising a series of 3 foot rods). Is this correct? Presumably, the antennas would be painted in the vehicle’s body colour.

Thanks,

Paul

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I dunno if this is from the Ardennes, but it does show both the whitewash camo and the long antennas. Hope it helps.

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SableLiger,

Perfect … many thanks!

Paul

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