During the 1950's and 60's the FAA camouflage was either Extra Dark Sea Grey uppers with Sky or white undersides. My query is about the Sea Vixen in particular but would apply to other aircraft such as the Sea Venom and Attacker as well. Some of the kit instructions for aircraft of this period suggest that the topsides (i.e Extra Dark Sea Grey) were matt and the undersides (Sky or white) were gloss, and most of the buildups and kit reviews on various sites suggest that the final finish was gloss overall; at least they finish the entire model with a final coat of Future or gloss spray. I have googled the internet using various combinations of words and found plenty of references to FAA camouflage but not one reference regarding whether the finish (according to specs.) was matt + gloss, all gloss or all matt. I realise that after a few weeks at sea the aircraft would probably have been more or less matt all over due to the climate, but what was the official finish. Help would be appreciated as my Sea Vixen is painted up, decalled and ready for the finishing final coat. Thanks, Derek Shaw
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18 years ago