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  1. I've no idea why there weren't painted. It could be to do with the materials used to construct the intakes not needing the extra protection paint gives or something else.
  2. Engine intakes are indeed bare metal. So the instructions would be correct Great work so far
  3. All J models have the HUDs, they do fold up against the ceiling for stowage. The RAF ones had red covers over the glass when not in use.
  4. The colours and weathering look spot on to me. Do you mind me asking what paints and colours you used?
  5. All flight control surfaces should be rigged. Usually they will be rigged so that they are all in a neutral position, meaning the aircraft flies straight and level, and so that you will get full deflection of the control surface if needed. A bit like tracking on a car. The uprigging means that the ailerons would've been rigged at an upwards angle. So instead of being flush with the rest of the when the aircraft is straight and level they would be angled upwards. Which would've prolonged fatigue life.
  6. They are available on ebay. Search for Combat Kits or search for the seller Engine748 and message him direct.
  7. Most if not all the RAF stretched J's have had the external tanks fitted.
  8. The different coloured panels are actually a rubberised coating on the panels. Its along the whole belly too. Protection from stones etc when strip landing. The patch on the side mid fuselage is to protect from anything kicked up from the propellers. There is a different smaller sized patch on the left hand side of the fuselage as due to the direction the props rotate there is less chance of damage. The aircraft Js were all delivered in grey. Then they applied the green rubber coating and eventually they were all painted green. Extra stone protection also gets fitted to the aerials on the underside too which consists of foam, lashing tape and bodge tape. Hope this helps.
  9. The main difference between the H pictured and the RAF K is that the K has a refuel probe and the main undercarriage sponsons are different. Also the K doesnt have the air con duct on the fwd left hand side. The other differences will be the various aerials as well as the defensive aids. But that depends on the era RAF K you want. Plus the stretch versions (C3) have an extra 100 inches at the front and 80 inches at the rear
  10. 3rd picture up from the bottom shows the forward urinal.
  11. This is a J model so the urinals are slightly different. The urinals in this picture are removable, the urinals on the K are not removable they just vent straight overboard via a couple of outlets on the underside near the ramp
  12. All RAF hercs usually have two ladders on board. One is a set of A frame steps that are extendable, used for servicing, can be found strapped down anywhere in the back. The other ladder is a fixed height ladder either stowed on the left in front of the U/C bay or fitted in position on the centre line to allow access to the centre escape hatch
  13. The two vents on top of the engine look like they will need moving back. They sit proud on the surface of the upper cowlings. There is a hole in the panel underneath the raised part.
  14. I am a lecky so I did play with them including hitting them with a broom handle. But they were usually retracted on the ground. Not sure at which point of takeoff/landing they were extended or retracted though
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