Paint for Corsair
02-16-2014, 11:40 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Paint for Corsair
I will have my F4u-1A ready to paint in a few weeks and want to get the paint lined up. I have clear Klass Kote for the final finish, so whatever I use will need to be compatible. Going for the 3 color version, I believe its insignia blue, intermediate blue and insignia white. Any suggestions of what to use under besides Klass Kote? I want to keep the paint costs down a bit, otherwise looking at at least $100 for KK.
02-16-2014, 12:29 PM
#2
If your not too worried about being 100% H.C. on colors. You could use std. spray enamel "Navy blue" and white. for the top and bottom,Then go to your hobby store and pick up model master FS 35164 intermediate blue. The model master stuff is pricey and might take a few cans depending on what size your plane is. I have never been able to find a close match to intermediate blue in off the shelf paints. Otherwise, one would need to get the correct FS # paint chips and have the colors made up.
Warbird paints might also have what you need.
Warbird paints might also have what you need.
Last edited by Warbird Man; 02-16-2014 at 12:40 PM.
02-16-2014, 02:47 PM
#5
Forgot to add, Insignia blue is incorrect for the top dark blue color. Correct "original" tri-colors are:
NS Sea Blue FS 34042
NS Intermediate Blue FS 35164
NS Insignia White FS 37875
FS numbers are an updated system from the old ANA number system of WWII.
Insignia Blue was used for the US insignia and is darker than sea blue. Almost a blue black color. FS 35044
Mid to late war the top sea blue was changed to SG FS 25042. After the the tri color period ended they were painted overall glossy sea blue FS 15042 and diidn't bother using insignia blue color for the national marking.
NS Sea Blue FS 34042
NS Intermediate Blue FS 35164
NS Insignia White FS 37875
FS numbers are an updated system from the old ANA number system of WWII.
Insignia Blue was used for the US insignia and is darker than sea blue. Almost a blue black color. FS 35044
Mid to late war the top sea blue was changed to SG FS 25042. After the the tri color period ended they were painted overall glossy sea blue FS 15042 and diidn't bother using insignia blue color for the national marking.
02-16-2014, 06:05 PM
#6
Thread Starter
Forgot to add, Insignia blue is incorrect for the top dark blue color. Correct "original" tri-colors are:
NS Sea Blue FS 34042
NS Intermediate Blue FS 35164
NS Insignia White FS 37875
FS numbers are an updated system from the old ANA number system of WWII.
Insignia Blue was used for the US insignia and is darker than sea blue. Almost a blue black color. FS 35044
Mid to late war the top sea blue was changed to SG FS 25042. After the the tri color period ended they were painted overall glossy sea blue FS 15042 and diidn't bother using insignia blue color for the national marking.
NS Sea Blue FS 34042
NS Intermediate Blue FS 35164
NS Insignia White FS 37875
FS numbers are an updated system from the old ANA number system of WWII.
Insignia Blue was used for the US insignia and is darker than sea blue. Almost a blue black color. FS 35044
Mid to late war the top sea blue was changed to SG FS 25042. After the the tri color period ended they were painted overall glossy sea blue FS 15042 and diidn't bother using insignia blue color for the national marking.
