UKPonchoMan Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Quick qn... I'm working on a batch of weapons to go on a number of Phantoms/F-16's in 1/72nd scale. I know that the basic color is FS36375 with blue/yellow/brown bands as appropriate. BUT...what color are the fins on the AIM-9L/M/X and the nose and fins on the AIM-120B/C?? Help!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenshb Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 They are a dark metallic colour. I use Testor's Metallizer Burnt Metal. Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 That's kind of what I thought... What about the nose of the AIM-9's thugh - it seems to be a different color? Many thanks! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenshb Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 It has a sort of greenish hue - maybe mix in some green or lightly overspray it with clear green afterwards? Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 The AIM-9L is a dark metallic green Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Helo drab and steel mixed about 50:50 is a pretty good paint for AIM-9 seeker heads. The lens is sort of a pale translucent gray/tan. The forward fins on AIM-120s are a dark steel color with a shiney silver band about an inch wide on the leading and trailing edge. I think Pig has some good pictures of his 1/32 F-16 with 120s that show how it should be done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UKPonchoMan Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thanks guys - tried out the helo drab/steel approach last night and it looks ok... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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