I’ve been updating a lot of areas on my computer recently because I’ve had some response time problems. That’s also why there’s been a gap in my postings.
For right now, I want to point out a small problem in a display at the Mariner’s Museum in Newport News. They have a beautifully done model of the AGWIDALE, an American cargo ship that served in the First World War. The model seems to show her in her wartime camouflage.
As you can see from the above 2 pictures, the pattern appears accurate.
But the colors used are the problem. The following plan for the camouflage specifies the colors to be used; Black, Grey-White, #3 Blue, and #1 Blue-Grey.
It seems to me the curators at the museum should at least put a printed notice about this in the display case. Meanwhile, if anyone is planning a model of this ship, please take note.
Wetherhorn 
I wonder if the issue there is one of interpreting black and white photos, especially those from the early 20th century, when attempting to determine colour or that the photo and the Type 6 design drawing are some years apart. Looking closely at the model and the Type 6 design drawing shows some differences near the rear mast/cranes. Also, the photo shows the Agwidale without it’s forward and stern armament – and it doesn’t look like those items have been censored out, rather just not present. All three may therefore be correct.
Cheers,
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I don’t believe there is a black and white photo color interpretation problem. The colors specified on the original pattern are quite clear. The pattern shows which areas get which colors, and the colors were standardized. As a model maker I believe anyone can paint their own models in whatever colors they choose, but I try to make mine look as close to the actual ship as possible.
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