Su-27 Flanker Missile Pylon color?

[dsahling1]

So for the regular standard-issue Su-27 Flanker I'm having trouble finding out what color is used for some of the pylons.  I'm aware some of the pylons have the light blue fuselage color on a small portion, but what I'm trying to find out is what is the grey color used for the missile pylons?  Is it the same grey used on the upper surfaces camouflage scheme?  Or is it a different color.  Any help is appreciated.

 

Dan

[geedubelyer]

Hi Dan.

It's an interesting question.

 

I'm sorry that I can't help with a correct answer but wonder if you can't simply eye in the colour? It could be that the paint does n't have a specific code. Perhaps the pylons are manufactured by a supplier who use their own paint.

 

When I built a Flanker many moons ago I simply chose a grey that closely matched photos of the real aircraft. It was n't the cammo colour as that was from a whizz can. Looking at the model today it resembles Ocean grey if that helps.

 

Truth be told, age, weathering and soiling will make the pylons look subtly different from one airframe to another anyway. 

 

Cheers.