F84-F landing gear colours

[Paul T]

The more I look around ,the more variation I see.The instruction callout is for aluminum (seem right to me) ,but a walkaround shows white :) and a build review states a gray/blue....ghost gray ?

I`m thinking aluminum......

thoughts ?

Paul T

[Slartibartfast]

Probably depends upon the timeframe. Originally, I'd bet the wells were ZC while doors were NMF and legs were aluminum paint.

[Spaced Marine]

I once read that Republic used yellow zinc for years after the regs changed, mainly because they had a large supply of yellow zinc and were too cheap to throw it out!

So, I'd say yellow zinc wells, aluminum laquered struts.

[SinisterVampire319]

Hi All, According to the one in my local museum it was aluminum

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Cheers!! Alan

[Harold]

http://www.philsaeronauticalstuff.com/f-84f/f_84f.html

Take a look here.

You'll see a coating of yellow zinc chromate, then fading/worn aluminum on top. Fairly common.

Edited January 3, 2007 by Harold

[Paul T]

Thankyou all ,aluminum gear it is.Great pics. too :wacko:

Paul T

[Harold]

http://s102164210.onlinehome.us/forums/ind...483&hl=f-84

http://s102164210.onlinehome.us/forums/ind...428&hl=f-84

Check these out.

Edited January 4, 2007 by Harold

[Plankwing]

It is hard to specify "colors" for F-84 series landing gear and wells as there were many inconsistencies. I'll attempt to "generalize" but again, Rule One for F-84 models is check as many photos as possible for the specific plane and place and time.

Gear Wells:

Yellow Zinc Chromate generally used up through F-84E.

Green Zinc Chromate generally used for F-84G and F-84F with normal elevators.

Gray generally used for F-84F with flying tail and for RF-84F.

Field maintainence, parts replacement, etc., means any of the colors could show up on any plane.

For example, the F-84C at March Field Museum had Green Zinc Chromate paint over Yellow Zinc Chromate before it was restored. I did not check the gear wells after it was restored. Walkaround photos of that plane are at this link:

http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/bruce_cr...-16-re_47-1595/

Gear Struts:

Silver paint was the standard. Gray may have been used in the field.

Wheels:

Cast wheels were generally unpainted.

Fabricated wheels (nose wheel) were silver paint standard, Gray may have been used in the field.

There are instances of specific planes having colors painted on the wheels in the field.

AMS? Check all the references you can find.

Fun? Build it and enjoy it.

[Paul T]

Aside from the dark olive green colour of the plastic ,the kit is indeed a joy to build.

Thankyou for the info fellas.

Paul T