Roger Newsome Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Can anyone help me out with some colour refs. for these please, it will be much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) Do these help @Roger Newsome ? I know theyre P-38’s and B/W but I doubt they would have changed the color for a different airplane. You can see theyre darker than the neutral grey and a closer match to the olive drab. Dennis Edited March 17, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 That's great, thank you very much Dennis. Now I know what I'm looking for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPuente54 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 The bomb should also be olive drab, with a yellow ring around the nose. That has been the standard for US ordnance for just over 100 years, now. HTH Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 3 hours ago, JPuente54 said: The bomb should also be olive drab, with a yellow ring around the nose. That has been the standard for US ordnance for just over 100 years, now. HTH Joe Thanks Joe, I was pretty sure that was the case but I know where assumptions can sometimes lead so thought it was worth asking before committing to paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPuente54 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Roger, you are welcome; and, if the revelations about the controversies concerning WW2 Luftwaffe aircraft tell us anything; it is that "Everything We Know Is Wrong(from an old comedy album(vinyl) of the 70's)"! But, when it comes to US ordnance(all types); it has not changed that much since WW1. Even the 16 inch HE rounds(the USN refers to them as 'High Capacity' rounds) were painted in Olive Drab with a Yellow ring or marking. The exact shade of OD OTOH, is a whole different , and, a different thread. You didn't mention the scale of the bombs and the rocket launchers; in the photo, they appear to be 1/72nd. Am I correct? Glad I could be of help! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 1 minute ago, JPuente54 said: Roger, you are welcome; and, if the revelations about the controversies concerning WW2 Luftwaffe aircraft tell us anything; it is that "Everything We Know Is Wrong(from an old comedy album(vinyl) of the 70's)"! But, when it comes to US ordnance(all types); it has not changed that much since WW1. Even the 16 inch HE rounds(the USN refers to them as 'High Capacity' rounds) were painted in Olive Drab with a Yellow ring or marking. The exact shade of OD OTOH, is a whole different , and, a different thread. You didn't mention the scale of the bombs and the rocket launchers; in the photo, they appear to be 1/72nd. Am I correct? Glad I could be of help! Joe Yes Joe, 1/72. Apologies for the short reply, I'm trying to locate one of the little P-61 radar thingys, it's just flown out of the tweezers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPuente54 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Quote May God help you find it! Most likely is the infamous "Carpet Monster" has eaten it. Oh, which P-61 kit, and the maker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, JPuente54 said: May God help you find it! Most likely is the infamous "Carpet Monster" has eaten it. Oh, which P-61 kit, and the maker? Ok everyone you can stop looking now, found it! It's the Hobby Boss kit Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPuente54 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 You have extraordinary luck; I checked your 'WIP' thread; excellent work, I will have to get this kit, and, the P-61B when I have the money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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