Spit88 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I am trying to find out what color the inside of the engine cowling was on FW190's...does anyone know? The instruction sheet I have does not indicate what color to paint the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick728470 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Considering the pit color as RLM66 and the gear bays being RLM02.The engine bay is and should be RLM^^.Or unless someone else saying different.But i'm sure it's 66.Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit88 Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 I have looked at some pictures of on line builds with the cowling hatches opened up to display the engine and it looks clear that the inside color of the cowling is RLM02. ANOTHER QUESTION: If I want to replace the wing cannons with brass/steel tubing does anyone know what the size of tubing is I need for 1/32 scale FW190's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I have looked at some pictures of on line builds with the cowling hatches opened up to display the engine and it looks clear that the inside color of the cowling is RLM02. ANOTHER QUESTION: If I want to replace the wing cannons with brass/steel tubing does anyone know what the size of tubing is I need for 1/32 scale FW190's? That's easy...just measure the plastic barrel and replace it with a brass equivalent. Myself, I used the plastic barrels and drilled out the bore. Good nuff fer me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesMetz Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Considering the pit color as RLM66 and the gear bays being RLM02.The engine bay is and should be RLM^^.Or unless someone else saying different.But i'm sure it's 66.Larry I must disagree, Larry. For example, page 208 of Luftwaffe Camouflage and Markings 1933-1945 Volume One, by Merrick and Kiroff (Classic Publications [uK], 2005; 224 pages), states specifically that "use of 66 was confined to any cockpit area visible through a clear covering; 02 was used for remaining portions of the main airframe access areas ..." Charles Metz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Yes, Charles is correct, RLM 02 is the correct color for the cowls...and everywhere else except the cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit88 Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 I heard late in the war (mid 1944) there was a directive to stop painting the interrior parts was abandoned due to paint materials being scarce and everything was just left aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotary Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I also think bare metal for inside cowl areas.... Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesMetz Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 You would very likely be okay with either RLM02 OR natural metal for the inside of the cowling as long as it's a late war aircraft. Also, a combination of both would be feasible because they often re-built aircraft from parts from other damaged a/c. Please notice that my argument against RLM 66 above allowed for the possibility of natural metal engine bays. We professors are trained to choose our words carefully. Charles Metz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I think pink would be nice..... Ads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegallacci Posted October 27, 2009 Share Posted October 27, 2009 While the cowl panel skins insides were likely not painted, the panel frame structure would have been (possibly due to it being made of steel?) and that color would be ?? I'd go with darkened 02 or 66, as B&W snaps seem to show them in a dark color. Earlier '190s would more likely be 02 over everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwolf80 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I usually go with RLM 02 as most the inside pannels I have seen in color photos, like the tail access pannel, have been RLM 02. Now the cooling fan blades I have seen in all kinds of shades from possible RLM 66 to 02. judging by the B&W photos. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.valdez Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Not that it would likely be visible but RLM 02 interior wth lots of (or barely any) heat and oil staining and scratching from removal and re-attachment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigern007 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I think pink would be nice..... Ads AHHH,a light at the end of the tunnel..... ....Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
levier Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I took this photo of the NASM F-8. Now you can argue that they didn't know what they were doing.... but I offer it as some evidence regardless. The inside of the cowl and the engine baffling all appeared to be treated with what looks like alodine, a fine gold colored transparent oxidation layer on the bare metal. BMW 801D open cowl. HTH Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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