I hve a 1.48 MRC UH 34 I want to do in the Italian navy scheme, basically the same color as the US navy of what appears to be either a dark grey and dayglow of blue…I cant quite tell and the kit is worthess with this.
I have read somwhere that Valejo “engine grey” is correct, This would roughly compare to Humbrol Extra dark sea grey.
Just to confirm, it is grey and not blue??
Thanx
Theuns
Yes, “engine gray” would be correct for U.S. Navy helicopters of the period. The Federal Standard color number is FS 16081, a glossy color when first applied, but probably weathered to a semimatte sheen.
Ok thanx, I only hve HU 123 extra dark sea grey in stock but it is close enough for what I want to do.
Theuns
Humbrol 32 is a closer match to the Engine Gray Color, aside from being Matt rather than Gloss
Ah I see what you mean, I dont have ny, I will have to ply arround ith the extra dark sea grey to lighten it a tad.
Damn this lockdown !
Theuns