rotaliscia Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Hi all. I'm painting my Academy F-4B as an N and I need to know whether Navy Phantoms in overall 36440 had the red borders on doors and ailerons/airbrake, or not I know that a/c's in TPS scheme in Light/Dark Ghost Gray didn't had those red borders, but what about the transition period in overall Light Gull Grey? I'm looking for photos, without appreciable results. Someone can help? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) I beg to differ. The U.S.Navy/USMC Aircraft still have red surrounds on landing gear door panels, airbrakes and similar openings. Theyve been there since 1959 for safety reasons and thats still an issue. Edited July 17, 2017 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Wasn't complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intruder503 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) I agree. Any part of the aircraft that presents a hazard is painted in red or has a placard stating the hazard (i.e. Intakes, exhausts, rotors, etc.) as it is a NAVAIR regulation. Edited July 17, 2017 by Intruder503 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Some did, some didn't, both USN and USMC, you'll need to check your references for the particular BuNo you intend to build to be certain as to whether red door edge/aileron/flap edges were evident... -Dazza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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