F-16C Block 50 nose cone colour?

[martin77]

As the total says, can anyone tell me the correct colour for the nose cone of a block 50 F-16C?

[Andrew Perren]

Sorry didn't see replies below.

Edited May 9, 2013 by Andrew Perren

[Linus]

Hi martin77, the color of the nose cone of F 16C (block 50, or block 25 , or others block) it isn't standar like FS 36118 upper surface, it is a dark grey (it is in a dielectric material) and with the weatering this part change shadow. You can see ten F16 and you can see ten shadow of D/gray (indefinite FS.......) You believe me, I live near AB Aviano home of 31FW, and I see everyday F16.

Good model Linus

[Phil]

Any colour you like, as long as it's grey.

A medium shade of grey, sometimes with a warm tone to it, is pretty common. Sitting somewhere between the underside grey and the FS26118 topside colour.

[Shaun]

Found this pic, you can decide the colour that you want from this line up.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=f-16+line+photos&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=4zORUZCkAsHWPKmogcAM&ved=0CC8QsAQ&biw=1517&bih=741#imgrc=VlJTT8Q0gGZATM%3A%3BioS-jSRtRGBVBM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%252F8230%252F8570479488_35331fda9e_z.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.flickr.com%252Fphotos%252Ftallnickg%252F8570479488%252F%3B640%3B284

Shaun.

Edited May 13, 2013 by Shaun

[adrianm2]

Hi Martin, the f-16 block 50 FACH use FS36270 in the nose cone, same for Polish and Greek air force.

You can see it here:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Chile---Air/Lockheed-Martin-F-16DJ/1121786/L/&sid=ce484af3918f06f7ef735831abbb2677

Vallejo Model Color 870

Gunze 306

Humbrol 126

I have tried them all, Vallejo is the best match to the real thing (IMO).

I Hope that helps.

Adrian

[scotthldr]

Hi Martin, the f-16 block 50 FACH use FS36270 in the nose cone,

I take it you got that information from a decal sheet?

The radome is moulded in Grey not painted so any reference to a FS number is incorrect. As with many of the answers above, the material that the radomes are made from discolours quickly so any Medium to Dark Grey colour would do, check your references and match using your eyes.

[Gary C]

I take it you got that information from a decal sheet?

The radome is moulded in Grey not painted so any reference to a FS number is incorrect. As with many of the answers above, the material that the radomes are made from discolours quickly so any Medium to Dark Grey colour would do, check your references and match using your eyes.

The radome is not moulded in grey, they're a fibreglass type of composite that is yellow-buff in colour. They're given a neoprene coating of approx 36270 to match the colour of the forward fuselage. They don't ever get recoated and gradually darken over time. If you look at pics of USAF jets taken when they were new the radome and fuselage are virtually indistinguishable. You can remove the filth with a normal pencil eraser like so...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/medicmanscott/Viper%20Post/P1010036.jpg

This one delaminated after after hitting a goose, click on it to enlarge and you can see the coating.

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:F-16_nosecone_birdstrike.jpeg

For modelling purposes 36270 darkened to taste is your best bet, try and match it to a pic of the airframe you're modelling if you can.

Edited May 18, 2013 by Gary C

[adrianm2]

I take it you got that information from a decal sheet?

The radome is moulded in Grey not painted

A very arrogant approach to a discussion indeed.

I don`t think is appropriate to underestimate other people resources but that is just me...

If you must know, I got access to info and details of this machines and I had the opportunity to compare the colours FS36270 from Vallejo, Humbrol and Gunze with the actual colour of the aircraft. As I stated in my previous post Vallejo gives you the best match (IMO).

" The radome is moulded in Grey not painted"...

... well... it looks like you just made that up according to what can be seen in the link posted by Gary C.

Adrian

[scotthldr]

The radome is moulded in Grey not painted so any reference to a FS number is incorrect.

Sorry bad choice of wording on my part, the radome is of course coated not moulded in Grey, however the coating is not FS36270 or any other FS paint code, It is quite simply Grey and any reference to FS paint codes should be avoided.

As said before, go with your own judgement and references.

[Gary C]

It is quite simply Grey and any reference to FS paint codes should be avoided.

As said before, go with your own judgement and references.

I'm going with my reference, Jake Melampy's book, The Modern Viper Guide and it quotes the coating as approximately 36270 when it's new. Like I said, take a look at photo's of new Vipers and the radome and fuselage are practically the same, it just darkens with age.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Modern-Viper-Guide-Exposed/dp/0979506417/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368980074&sr=8-1&keywords=modern+viper+guide

Brand new Block 52's on the way to Pakistan, 36118 over 36270.

http://www.pafwallpapers.com/aircraft_gallery/F-16_Bk52_gallery/f-16_block52_pakistan_air_force_paf_lajes_portugal_2010_02.jpg

http://www.pafwallpapers.com/aircraft_gallery/F-16_Bk52_gallery/f-16_block52_ferry_1.jpg

Edited May 19, 2013 by Gary C