grey colour question CC-150 Polaris (Airbus A310-300)

[halus]

So the current livery, which overall grey (FS number) is it?   It has been suggested to me FS26375.  This is also the underside colour on the CF-18, though in flat finish.

 

 

 

 

 

[barkin mad]

Supposedly it is 26173, if it's not 100% correct it's not far off. I would test the colour to see if you are happy before adding to the model though.

 

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[halus]

Hello, thank you for the response.  Interestingly, the paint you have suggested is also quoted for  the first scheme beginning 1993, according to IPMS Canada:

https://www.ipmscanada.com/1989/01/01/ipms-canada-canadian-colours-guide-1989/#ee5d61450ec857833

 

I will take it into consideration.  One thing is for sure, finding an official source for current paint scheme on the CC-150 is rare as hen's teeth.

 

Here is a great shot from underneath of the tanker version:

 

Edited September 6, 2022 by halus

[Snowbird3a]

a bit of reading from Britmodeller;  https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235112032-cc-150-polaris-overall-colour-which-hobby-paint-grey/

 

[halus]

Thank you, the Britmodeller link is actually a thread started by me.  

 

I will have to do a number of paint tests, as the opinions seem to be just 'best guesses' as to what appears in photos.   Another grey option is FS 36320 Dark Ghost Grey.   This was a possible colour on some of the noses of the CF-188.  It is slightly darker than it's undersides (FS 36375 which was another suggestion for the Polaris but I find too light).

[Snowbird3a]

Yes, I see you have asked over on the FB Can Mil Aircraft site too.  good luck in your searchings !!