EC-121 in 1/72nd. Anyone sure of the colour?

This is Heller's EC-121 which is not a new kit but the only one available of a military Connie in 1/72nd. I am modifiying the intakes and exhaust of the engines as there is virtually nothing in the kit. The real problem (other than those arising evertime I touch it!) is the colour of this version. Heller's instructions suggest Hu25 which is blue, but it is more common to see it stated that these were in Engine grey and white. I did find on one book that they were in blue-grey (whatever that may be) and there is even a diecast model of the same squadron which is finished in blue, but there seems to be no good reference. If anyone has any information, I would appreciate it very much!

Found you this ..but I try for better one..

Yes, I have that photo and it looks like it is blue, but you cannot rely on such old photos for colours.

That was a reflex answer Ray i bet that your hand typed it out without you knowing!!

I thing the colours is engine gray Gordon but I try to find the Fs colour.,..

FS no for engine grey is 16081

http://www.jpsmodell.de/dc/draw/ec121_warn71_2.jpg

http://www.colorserver.net/showcolor.asp?fs=16081

But I have seen the same FS number being called Seaplane grey, if ever that existed but there are several mentions of it.

The last photo seems to have a hint of blue in the grey, doesn't it?

This is the Heller kit:

but it is the photo that makes the differnt contrast ta ..don't you worry I will find the correct scheme with correct colour number...

Gordon check this site..http://www.conniesurvivors.com/index.htm#top

FS16081's name is ANA 513, Dark Gray. RGB 545853. In model masters range its called Navy Gray.

http://www.migproductions.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=37&products_id=14587

To dark in my opinion

THIS LOOKS MORE ACCURATE

http://wondertrail.com/Paints-and-Supplies/Testors-Model-Master-Paints/TES2055PT-Navy-Blue-Gray-Model-Master-Enamel-Paint-5oz-Bottle-by-Testers/prod_16832.html

skyhigh wrote:Gordon check this site..http://www.conniesurvivors.com/index.htm#top

That's a good website with some "new" photos, thanks!

Adrian,
As for engine grey, I have MM no 2034, which is Engine Gray and the FS no is 36076 which according to the FS color server:

http://www.colorserver.net/showcolor.asp?fs=36076+16081

is more bluish than X6081, meaning that Testor's might be more right in the choice of color. For now I shall be using MM2034 if nothing more convincing emerges.

Some progress on the engines. Opening the exhaust ports and making the exhaust pipes from styrene tubing at the moment.