Fernando Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Hi everyone, Does anyone have a couple of pictures of the electronic bay behind the cockpit? Just for the sake of detailing the part a bit. Thank you in advance. Fernando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobski Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 There may be some around but I've not seen any. I'm not sure how easy it is to get photos of them because some of the boxes in there will be sensitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hi all Could anyone give me some guidance on the undercarriage bays/legs colours, I am building the Revell 1/48th model as an RAF machine, they suggest white but it looks more of a grey in the photos, I use Humbrol enamel paints but hopefully can cross ref the colour in their paint ref chart. Thanks in advance Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobski Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) Hi all Could anyone give me some guidance on the undercarriage bays/legs colours, I am building the Revell 1/48th model as an RAF machine, they suggest white but it looks more of a grey in the photos, I use Humbrol enamel paints but hopefully can cross ref the colour in their paint ref chart. Thanks in advance Chris They are light grey on all aircraft, regardless of operator. I'm pretty sure it's light aircraft grey, but you'll need to lighten it for scale effect. Edited January 17, 2015 by Bobski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks Bobski, You are a star. All the bestChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hi, everyone, Are the external fuel tanks a different colour in Bundesluftwaffe machines? Even in the picture posted above they look different, closer to the radome... Barley Grey? Both tanks and pylons? what about the rest of the pylons? Fernando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobski Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hi, everyone, Are the external fuel tanks a different colour in Bundesluftwaffe machines? Even in the picture posted above they look different, closer to the radome... Barley Grey? Both tanks and pylons? what about the rest of the pylons? Fernando The tanks are the same colour for all nations, including the pylon that is part of the tank. They are Barley Grey, or an FS number very close to it. The weapons pylons are the colour of the aircraft as far I am aware. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hi everyone, Is it possible to build a current QRA Typhoon from the Revell 1/72 kit? It has decals for No.3, 11, 17 and 29® squadrons. Am more than a little confused by all the Tranche numbers! Thanks in advance, Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) No, need extra pylons for QRA, and another pair of asraams, the pylons sadly are different to the ones in the kit, haven't checked my one to make sure but the hasegawa one i believe comes with it as does the Airfix one (but are probably wrong like the rest of the kit) Edited February 3, 2015 by PhantomBigStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobski Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hi everyone, Is it possible to build a current QRA Typhoon from the Revell 1/72 kit? It has decals for No.3, 11, 17 and 29® squadrons. Am more than a little confused by all the Tranche numbers! Thanks in advance, Dermot No, need extra pylons for QRA, and another pair of asraams, the pylons sadly are different to the ones in the kit, haven't checked my one to make sure but the hasegawa one i believe comes with it as does the Airfix one (but are probably wrong like the rest of the kit) I've seen pictures of a 2 ASRAAM + 4 AMRAAM QRA load that can be done with the Revell kit, however it's a lot less common than the 4+4. The Hasegawa kit has all the pylons and launchers needed for a 4+4 load. Avoid the Airfix kit if at all possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks and much appreciated. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 currently decalling the hasegawa typhoon and they really don't make it clear as to the pylon decals the digram just shows a warning triangle on each of the 3 pylons on one side, yet theres enough for ones on both sides of the pylons with 4 spare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobski Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 currently decalling the hasegawa typhoon and they really don't make it clear as to the pylon decals the digram just shows a warning triangle on each of the 3 pylons on one side, yet theres enough for ones on both sides of the pylons with 4 spare? I'm pretty sure there should be one either side of each pylon, including the centreline pylon, and one either side of each tank pylon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 thanks, did a bit of searcing just now and you are correct, found a couple pic that shows warning traingles on both sides, can't find any of the fuel tanks pylons with triangles, only the larger alternative ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobski Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 thanks, did a bit of searcing just now and you are correct, found a couple pic that shows warning traingles on both sides, can't find any of the fuel tanks pylons with triangles, only the larger alternative ones The triangles are on the tanks themselves rather than the pylon (it's all one unit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Are there any humbrol or Revell greys that are a decent approximation to the grey used in the intakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobski Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 It's a very light grey, similar to the undercarriage. You could use light aircraft grey, but it might look a bit dark. I've used FS 36495 before, which is close to Humbrol 147. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Cheers, think I've got some humbrol silly pots of lag that are perfect for mix fodder now I think about it, although as iv as painted it white as per the incorrect instructions wonder if single coat of a xtracylix lag might also do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Does anyone know the location of the anti coll strobes on an RAF Typhoon - I know one is on the centre spine but the other is...? Cheers, Dermot Edited May 13, 2015 by Dermo245 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobski Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Does anyone know the location of the anti coll strobes on an RAF Typhoon - I know one is on the centre spine but the other is...? Cheers, Dermot Bottom of the intake, similar position as the black aerial but on the opposite side and slightly further forward (photo from Wikipedia) Edited May 13, 2015 by Bobski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Cheers Bobski! D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOUGHNUT Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Couple of Typhoon related question. Sorry if these have been answered before, I could not see them in the previous 10 pages. 1) Do the lower lips of the engine intake always drop when the aircraft is at rest ie no electrical power, most photos seem to show that, but most kits dont. 2) Do the wing leading edge slats ever open when on the ground, even under electrical power, assume these are computer controlled and only work under aerodynamic loading. 3) Is there any locking mechanism to the canards, rudder or trailing edge flaps, or can these be moved by hand / or the wind, when at rest. and finally paint, yes I know its a nightmare, but what aerosol spray can (from Halfords or similar) is the best match for the overall finish of a 1/72 scale RAF camo gray machine. Thanks in advance, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobski Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) I can't answer those questions I'm afraid. Your best bet is to look at photos and go with what you see. Ref the paint - I'm not sure but I think Humbrol do an RAF Camouflage Grey spray can. Edited May 18, 2015 by Bobski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 humbrol don't do a spray, but halfords ford polar grey is a good approximation but some halfords stores have a paint mixing service which is capable of mixing paints to British standards, federal standards and others as well aside from car makers own ranges, though does seem hit a miss whether the staff in charge are aware of the fact the machines can do them, Camo Grey is British Standard BS381c627 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOUGHNUT Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks for the advice re Halfords Ford Polar Grey. I am really only after a good finish for a flightline diorama I have been asked to complete. Photos, and indeed the real things, seem to change colour tone dependant on the lighting conditions to a surprising amount, never mind the weathering and exhaust staining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now