Erwin 1,833 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 If nobody knows which is correct,sandcolor or red,then it doesn't realy matter how you paint it. I would go for red. Much nicer looking. Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMaben 6,860 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 There would have been 3 topside colors (not counting the snake), plus some rlm 65 on the rudder. Apparently the sand was Italian (according to the time frame of the photos) plus the 70/71. In this photo the spots on the snake look darker than the Italian sand. There were apparently at least 2 snake a/c, T6+AN (red 'A') and T6+BP (yellow 'B'). It has been surmised (by experts ) that the snake was a recognition marking for flight leaders and therefore there could have been more than 2 and that it would have been carried on both sides. Mike a b e n ...for whatever that's worth. Link to post Share on other sites
DaveJ 36 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Per your reply to my suggestion, I'm moving this build into the Luftwaffe Group Build section. Welcome! Link to post Share on other sites
DrDave 1,780 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Are you going to copy the squiggle pattern on the spinner? Ouch! Link to post Share on other sites
DrDave 1,780 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Human psychology here? Why build a snake motif so ornate, which needs to be seen ? And then paint it with an old tin of Italian paint ( not often done on flufwaffe birds) in muddy reddy brown? Rubbish! Paint it big fat red! Why else would you paint a giant snake on an obsolete aircraft for flips sake. Pink would be better. Noone really knows! Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Ray 7,903 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Aaah what is the correct colour scheme ?? The latest thinking from different forums that I have visited is that the 2 known Stukas's where sand coloured and not red Though looking at he below photo, god knows how peaple have worked that one out ?? Now as to the snake being painted on both sides or one side only, I personally think it was only painted on one side, because the German propoganda ministry where big on taking photos, and I belive if it where painted on both sides they would have documented it somewhere Thats just my thoughts, but if anybody has any more ideas please pass them on. But for now mines going to be sand coloured and on one side only. Plenty of time to change if need be. Cheers Martyn For what its worth, I agree with you. I really doubt it was red, it does not show dark enough in the photos. It could be slightly darker than the base sand, but it is definitely lighter than the green. So my thinking it is a slightly darker sand than the camo color, possibly because it is fresher - not as faded? I have no idea on the 2 sides vs. 1 side debate, could be either, no pics known (yet). Another one of those Holy Grails of WWII research. Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 2 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Ok let building commence ---- Whopeeee. Are you going to copy the squiggle pattern on the spinner? Ouch! Gonna try Dr Dave, gonna try. Heres the finished circuit breaker panel, just needs painting and some labels adding. Any comments or suggestions, please fire away. Cheers: Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 2 Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Progress so far, left hand sidewall, front. Moulded on levers removed and new one made from scrap and plastic sheet cut outs. New knobs also from plastic sheet cut outs. Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 2 Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Right hand side, rear. Moulded on Relays ? removed. Fashioned new ones from plastic sheet and brass off cuts. Another junction box added under the relays. Some of the info I have has this junction box and others have'nt, so tossed a mental coin, and in it went Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 2 Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 And the last post for now, handles and attachment points added to the battery, again from offcuts off brass and wire. Thats it for now, any comments or suggestions, please pass them on. Cheers, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 2 Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Bit more progress, interior painted RLM02, (No RLM66 left in my stash ) Straps fitted to the battery, wire looms added and extra knobs and switches added in various places. Please excuse my photo skills, I can not seem to get the lights correct. More to come, Cheers, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites
DaveJ 36 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 That's looking really nice Martyn! The cables make a nice extra touch.... Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 2 Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 That's looking really nice Martyn! The cables make a nice extra touch.... Thanks Dave, appreciate that Just a quick update, panel nearly finished, Started work on the pilots seat, and also started on the engine construction. Maybe daft question, but what general base colour where the engines usually painted ? Cheers, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Ray 7,903 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Ooooooooo that panel turned out nice!!! I believe the engine is typically RLM66, or Nato Black would probably work(very dark grey). Link to post Share on other sites
Texas 10 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 HI Oh your doing a very nice job on this old bird. It will be a show stopper when your finished. Texas Link to post Share on other sites
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