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[Towertalk] Painting Antennas (Again)

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Subject: [Towertalk] Painting Antennas (Again)
From: RedHaines@centurytel.net (Red)
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2003 11:48:08 -0600
Take a sample, possibly from a model maker, to a paint store and ask 
them to match the color in a suitable exterior paint.

73 de WOØW

Eric Rosenberg wrote:

> Over the holidays, my family and I went to Norfolk, VA, where we 
> visited the battleship USS Wisconsin, now on display at Nauticus 
> (highly recommended!).
>
> As you leave the battleship, there is a sign describing the ship's 
> paint scheme and color.   The sign refers to the color as HAZE GRAY 
> 5-H, which is described as the best, non-obtrusive color against the 
> sea and/or sky.
>
> I've done some checking, but can't seem to find any description (mil 
> spec?) or availability of this color other than in very small 
> quantities by model makers.  Sounds like it may be the best for 
> painting an antenna or (in my case) roof tower.
>
> Can anyone provide more detail?
>
> Thanks in advance & 73,
>
> Eric W3DQ
> Washington, DC
>
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