Dazzle Camo

What exactly is, and how do I paint, dazzle camoflague?

You will find a fairly extensive history of naval camouflage at
http://www.shipcamouflage.com/ .

The short form: dazzle is not intended to hide a ship, but to make it
difficult to determine the target's speed and course. The technique uses
highly contrasting colors painted in stripes and angles that do not align with
the ship's natural lines, thus confusing the eye. Of course, with the advent
of radar and sonar, this is less valuable.

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No problem; your request was clear. I only wish my answer were... ;->=

Dazzle camo refers to a strong geometric pattern put on, not to hide, but
confuse the viewer as to shape, direction, and speed.

It was tried in the first and second world wars on surface ships when it was
realized that, given the fact that submarines usually saw ships sillouetted
against the sky, that sub boat commanders could be made to 'miss' if they were
confused as to the ship's speed and direction.

Think sharp, repeating, angular patterns. I usually think of moire, but an
approximation might be Babylon 5 Narns, but without any 'edge' outlining.

There are plenty of examples of ships on the web. I don't have any at hand,
but a good Google search, or a look at the archives should help you.