Is there a US source for the correct "hemp" color used on the RAF Nimrods? In the same area, were any Nimrods painted overall grey?
Don H.
Colors for RAF Nimrod
Mar 25, 2008
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Xtracrylix XA1016 is a *very* accurate match. In the US it should be available from Two Bobs Decals.
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Otherwise, try Hannants in the UK.
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The original Nimrod colour scheme was overall Light Aircraft Grey with a white upper fuselage and fin. I believe that some Nimrods used in the strategic recce role in Afghanistan are now painted in the grey colour scheme similar to that used by Tornado F3s.
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Thank you, Enzo. I shall try for the Hemp, but if all else fails, I have plenty of the correct greys on hand.
Don H.,
Great Models carries both Xtracrylic acrylics and Xtracolor enamals. Nimrods are slowly being repainted in an overall grey scheme, but many are still in the hemp/light airceaft grey colors.
Dave
Oh, great. Now I gotta make a decision.....
Thanks!
Don H.
Nah! Just build two! :-D
It frightens me that that makes perfectly good sense. ; )
Don H.
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