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Tom, I checked the Black Ops conversion set instructions and couldn't find any colour suggestions there.

 

There aren't any in the Werner's Wings decal sheet either

 

From the colour photos in the Black Ops instructions of the actual helo, I'd say it's black/very dark grey though..

 

Hope that helps.

 

Carl

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Tom, I checked the Black Ops conversion set instructions and couldn't find any colour suggestions there.

There aren't any in the Werner's Wings decal sheet either

From the colour photos in the Black Ops instructions of the actual helo, I'd say it's black/very dark grey though..

Hope that helps.

Carl

Carl, thanks! I appreciate it. I'm specifically interested in interior colors. Though this isn't an authoritative reference, it's a great rendering: https://www.turbosquid.com/HDView/Index.cfm/ID/750289/r/2/i/1

 

Cheers, Tom

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Any color works as long as it's black. That being said, the exterior weathers quickly. Plenty of pics online to provide references.

John,

 

Black inside and out?

 

Thanks, Tom

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John,

 

Black inside and out?

 

Hanks, Tom

Yes but note that the interior is a different shade. I used testors interior black which is a “blacker†shade if that makes any sense. For the outside, add a few drops of white to a flat black and then weather with different tones. Again, I'd google some images. Note the link above is a fictional scheme.

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John,

 

Great thanks. I'm seeing a lot of images via Google, but mostly of the "M" version, and lots of missing photobucket pics overall. I did find one of the J instrument panel however: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/189978-ah-6c-mh-6-photos-from-ah6c-sip-pics-are-back/&do=findComment&comment=2709344

 

Cheers, Tom

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John,

 

Great thanks. I'm seeing a lot of images via Google, but mostly of the "M" version, and lots of missing photobucket pics overall. I did find one of the J instrument panel however: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/189978-ah-6c-mh-6-photos-from-ah6c-sip-pics-are-back/&do=findComment&comment=2709344

 

Cheers, Tom

Yeah, ARC is a treasure trove of info on the Littlebirds, especially the earlier versions which have very few official pictures ever released.   Good luck with the exterior paintwork, Nightstalker Black, is a pretty weird color.  Depending on the light, it's either flat black or a mottled dark-ish Gunship Grey.   It also weathers horribly so you have plenty of room to use some artistic license and breakup an otherwise bland paint job. 

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Danny,

 

I was hoping to share my impressions, though I'm no expert. So far I've read it's a great kit, with Floyd Werners input, but has some details of the "M" to look out for, such as the FLIR. Again, this is hearsay. I will keep you posted!

 

Cheers, Tom

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I now have the kit. It is carefully packaged. For example, the clear parts are in a separate box. One thing to look out for: one of the marking options is for 23635, which from photos (http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/189978-ah-6c-mh-6-photos-from-ah6c-sip-pics-are-back/&do=findComment&comment=2650616) is an MH-6, but the instructions label it as an AH-6. In fact, only one MH-6 option is offered, 25371. I am not knocking the kit, it is really nice looking, just be sure to do your research first. For example, this is one of the kit options, correctly identified as an AH-6: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/189978-ah-6c-mh-6-photos-from-ah6c-sip-pics-are-back/&do=findComment&comment=2638519, but was a "G" model, not a J": http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/189978-ah-6c-mh-6-photos-from-ah6c-sip-pics-are-back/&do=findComment&comment=2639830

 

Cheers, Tom

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Also, the instrument panel has two monitors (parts C20 and C21) which appear to be used only with the "M" version. Again, I'm no expert, and so far I'm just basing this on photos. I wish there was a book that documented differences among the many versions, but I'm guessing the Black Ops mission has something to do with the paucity of info. I should stick with something easy, like determining the differences between RLM 82 and 83!

 

Cheers, Tom

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