Guides to colour schemes by Mike Starmer

'The Caunter Scheme 1940-41'   desert colours in Egypt.  

'Alamein and After 1942 -43'   desert colours for the end on the desert war, and 

'Sicily and Italy 143-45'   colours for the later campaign in the Middle East until the end of the war.

and now

'British Army Colours & Disruptive Camouflage in the UK, France and NW Europe 1936-45' 

This is a series of books that are real boon for the modeller. The text of each gives precise details of the schemes and the orders for their application.  It is kept brief and clear, with some very helpful notes and comments.  But these are not just for experts: far from it, Mike has made the material equally useful for, and easy to use by, beginners too.  It is all there for you: 

First - colours

Two colour chips from 'The Caunter Scheme`.

Mike includes matched colour chips and mixes for the schemes.  As he says, once you have the accurate colours to check against, how you mix them is up to you.

Second - patterns and schemes

There are no pictures in these books.  It is better than that.  You get line drawings which save you the difficulty of working out how to transpose from photographs to a model.  The hard work is done for you.  

Example of a drawing from 'The Caunter Scheme`.

Third - a concise and carefully researched text

If you have older books on camouflage you will value the updates in the light of recent research.  There will be few modellers who do not find something new and challenging here. 

We do not stock this excellent series, which you can obtain directly from the author.  We hear that a slightly revised edition of 'British Army Colours and Camouflage in the United Kingdom, France & NW Europe 1936-45' is available.   Mike has been able to access a copy of the much sought-after 'Camouflage Chart No.15'.  Our latest information on current prices: the Caunter Scheme - £7.00; others in the series - £10 each.  Due to recent increases in postage and material charges Mike is forced to charge £1.50 post and packing in the UK or £2.50 abroad.

For further details, contact mike_starmer@hotmail.com