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The closest answer to your question can be found in “German Warships 1815-1945 Vol I” by Eric Groner. This is listed as color scheme #9 (1896 grey) for ships in home waters, introduced April 15, 1896. Grey - hull up to level of the main deck, or main deck bulwark or forecastle outer edge, and the extension of this line in way of the enclosed upper deck.
Light grey - upper deck, superstructure, funnels, ventilators, Mast’s, etc, also guns, turrets, and shields.
This scheme was modified on Dec 26 1902 to specify gold for bow and stern ornaments, except in case of training, harbour and special- purpose ships. Aircraft recognition schemes 1916 - 1918, turret decks or forecastle black with a white circle. I like Lifecolor KM set #1 alternate #50 & 51 grey for hull and superstructure. Topmasts were obviously painted black at this time. The rest of your questions are not absolutely known. Another great book is “German Battlecruisers of WWI” by Gary Staff. Good luck
The closest answer to your question can be found in “German Warships 1815-1945 Vol I” by Eric Groner. This is listed as color scheme #9 (1896 grey) for ships in home waters, introduced April 15, 1896. Grey - hull up to level of the main deck, or main deck bulwark or forecastle outer edge, and the extension of this line in way of the enclosed upper deck.
Light grey - upper deck, superstructure, funnels, ventilators, Mast’s, etc, also guns, turrets, and shields.
This scheme was modified on Dec 26 1902 to specify gold for bow and stern ornaments, except in case of training, harbour and special- purpose ships. Aircraft recognition schemes 1916 - 1918, turret decks or forecastle black with a white circle. I like Lifecolor KM set #1 alternate #50 & 51 grey for hull and superstructure. Topmasts were obviously painted black at this time. The rest of your questions are not absolutely known. Another great book is “German Battlecruisers of WWI” by Gary Staff. Good luck
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