ESzczesniak Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 Can anyone shed some light on the color of the landing gear bays on the MQ-9B? It looks like some sort of dark brownish gray in pictures. But a good part of this is dirt I think. And I have no idea where to start with matching it. It is not helping that I can’t find very good/clear pictures. Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polar bear Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 The gear bays are bare carbon fiber material. So it could be black or brown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ESzczesniak Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 11 minutes ago, polar bear said: The gear bays are bare carbon fiber material. So it could be black or brown. Thank you, that definitely helps. I suppose I could even spray a carbon pattern. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polar bear Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 7 hours ago, ESzczesniak said: Thank you, that definitely helps. I suppose I could even spray a carbon pattern. There are carbon fiber decals but not sure for 1/48. Another option is painting dark silver, place a screen and spray black over it. But quite difficult for the area like gear bays. Mine was painted semi gloss black. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ESzczesniak Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 2 hours ago, polar bear said: There are carbon fiber decals but not sure for 1/48. Another option is painting dark silver, place a screen and spray black over it. But quite difficult for the area like gear bays. Mine was painted semi gloss black. I used the screen method. As you said, in the wheel wells, it’s not great. But it adds some effect. I’ve used carbon fiber decals in 1/20-24, but at 1/48, I’m not sure it was worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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