pminer Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Ok...I'm getting my @#@%$ whipped trying to figure out the color of the AIM-9L/M Guidance Control Group (GCG). The GCG is the darker area closer to the nose. Here's a link to what I mean. (LINKY) Anybody have ANY idea what color I could use to make this thing accurate? Thanks, Paul Edited November 15, 2015 by pminer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Having looked at a bunch of live AIM-9L's, like everything else, the answer is, "it depdends" :) In bright sunshine, from a close distance, it's a very slightly metallic dark grey with a distinct olive greenish cast. From a distance, it just looks dark grey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Having looked at a bunch of live AIM-9L's, like everything else, the answer is, "it depdends" :)/> In bright sunshine, from a close distance, it's a very slightly metallic dark grey with a distinct olive greenish cast. From a distance, it just looks dark grey. Yep...same issue I'm running into. I just can't tell. I guess it's just one of those situations where you...like Spock...use "best guess". I like definite though.... Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 ... it's a very slightly metallic dark grey with a distinct olive greenish cast. Not really. Some had the olive tint, some didn't. It didn't seem to matter whether it was a CATM or live missile, and age/weathering seemed to have no bearing on it. The base color was a close match to the graphite you see in a wooden pencil, go from there and add some olive tint (or not) as you feel is appropriate. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Not really. Some had the olive tint, some didn't. It didn't seem to matter whether it was a CATM or live missile, and age/weathering seemed to have no bearing on it. The base color was a close match to the graphite you see in a wooden pencil, go from there and add some olive tint (or not) as you feel is appropriate. Regards, Murph Awesome! Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I'm going to have to agree with Jennings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 It's an anodized green, as with anything they will vary depending on the process, a Club member of mine has been on the Sidewinder program for inception, he brought in 3 seeker head bodies and they were all different, but they were green. The control fins are unpainted/raw metal, a dark grey. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boom175 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I Agree with Curt!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 So basically, paint it however you want to... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) I use MM US Army Helo Green mixed with MM Oiled Steel. I like it. Vary the proportions and you can get almost any shade you see in pictures. A dab of silver for the bezel around the seeker head's dome and gloss aircraft gray for the lens itself and I believe it looks the part. For the fins, I use the same Oiled Steel and then overcoat it with several coats of Tamiya Smoke to give it the look of the varnish or whatever is on the real ones. I used to be a weapons loader on F-16s so I have seen a bunch of the real deal up close. Edited November 16, 2015 by Grey Ghost 531 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrvark Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Just NOT BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) I've probably preflighted over 1,000 9-Mikes. Some had the green tint, some didn't. Judge for yourself from the attached pictures, and you'll notice the difference in shades on the Turkish AIM-9s. The top one has an olive tint, the bottom one doesn't. Regards, Murph Edited November 16, 2015 by Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 There ya go! Just not black :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waco Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I've probably preflighted over 1,000 9-Mikes You heard it from the source everyone! Don't knock the 'winder unless you have done what this warrior has done... 'winder be like... Flanker, im gonna eat you for breakfast, crap you out, and come back for more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 'winder be like... Flanker, im gonna eat you for breakfast, crap you out, and come back for more! Riiiiight.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) You heard it from the source everyone! Don't knock the 'winder unless you have done what this warrior has done... 'winder be like... Flanker, im gonna eat you for breakfast, crap you out, and come back for more! Of course it pales in comparison to the 30mm BBRRRRTTTTZZZ!!! Riiiiight.... Please try and keep up with the cross-thread references. Your cooperation is appreciated. Regards, Murph Edited November 16, 2015 by Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waco Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Of course it pales in comparison to the 30mm BBRRRRTTTTZZZ!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kellyF15 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Interesting, 15 years on fighters and I dont recall seeing a dark seeker head... Then again, I wasnt a weapons troop. Edited November 17, 2015 by kellyF15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Just NOT BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Henry said if he ever saw a black seeker head on any of our models, he's start plucking them off.... Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 I've probably preflighted over 1,000 9-Mikes. Some had the green tint, some didn't. Judge for yourself from the attached pictures, and you'll notice the difference in shades on the Turkish AIM-9s. The top one has an olive tint, the bottom one doesn't. Regards, Murph You guys are amazing. Thanks! I think it's pretty much "ball park" silver base...some grey...some green...and make it look as anodized as possible. Hmmm...not in my skill set....yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Im a AO and the exact color is up for grabs. I just plan on using alclad steel or magnesium over black and call it good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pminer Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Im a AO and the exact color is up for grabs. I just plan on using alclad steel or magnesium over black and call it good. Yep...same with me. "...Best guess Spock..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 There is a good approach to the color of the GCG. An abstract of the Viper Under The Skin book, page 90. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) This might help, which I used on my A-10 build. Other than the Light Ghost Grey, all colors are Alclad. Ignore the arrow under Stainless Steel to the collar, which should be Duraluminum. Edited December 10, 2015 by chuck540z3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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