flybywire Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Hi everyone! One aftermarket decal manufacturer suggested gray for the nose gear bay and steel for the main gear bays; is that correct? If so what FS would be most appropriate for the gray? Another question would be is the inside surface of the airbrake and its bay in bare metal color? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 It depends. I'm not sure what specific aircraft your doing but on the F-5E it can vary widely. But I have not heard of or seen a gray gear bay only wide or metal ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flybywire Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 It depends. I'm not sure what specific aircraft your doing but on the F-5E it can vary widely. But I have not heard of or seen a gray gear bay only wide or metal ones I'm planning to build these two: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10118074t3/60/3 http://img.luckymodel.com/default.aspx?item_no=FTD-48064 - the fifth on the right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CF104 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm planning to build these two: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10118074t3/60/3 http://img.luckymodel.com/default.aspx?item_no=FTD-48064 - the fifth on the right I've never heard of the F-5E having a gray nose gear well. I've built a few AFV F-5E's and during my research I've noted the following for USAF aggressor F-5E's. Early (before 1982-85 or so) Aluminum painted wheel wells and gear. Speedbrakes and well also aluminum paint. Late (After 1982-85) Wheel wells and speedbrakes/wells painted aluminum. Landing gear painted white. During this transition from aluminum to white you can find aircraft with mix and match white/aluminum gear legs and wheels. One just needs to do a bit of photo research on the subject aircraft their modeling. For the USN/Marine aggressor F-5's I can only tell you to look at photo ref's. The first one you list looks like F-5N 761548. Here is a google image search link to help you out. Google search for F-5N 761548 Looks like 548 has white main gear legs and the nose gear is painted silver. The main wheels look to be white but there are pics of the nose wheel in silver or white. It would be a safe bet to paint the wheel wells, gear doors and speedbrakes silver. Your second F-5E looks like it's from VFC-13. I can's find much info on that particular scheme with a quick search but here is a link to a walk around of a VFC-13 F-5E. VFC-13 F-5E walk around Hope this helps. Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm planning to build these two: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10118074t3/60/3 http://img.luckymodel.com/default.aspx?item_no=FTD-48064 - the fifth on the right Hi, For these tigers, the gear wells, speed brake wells, and inside of the gear/brake doors would be aluminum . The landing gear legs and wheel hubs would be white. HTH, Fred K. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm planning to build these two: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10118074t3/60/3 http://img.luckymodel.com/default.aspx?item_no=FTD-48064 - the fifth on the right Here's some pics for you. The jet shown is VFC-13s all black two seater. HTH, Fred K http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/muskynut18/media/DSC_0025_zpsb7734644.jpg.html http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/muskynut18/media/DSC_0024_zps8ec4fa78.jpg.html http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/muskynut18/media/DSC_0018_zps7018f024.jpg.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flybywire Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thank you very much guys for all the info and pictures! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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