discussion What colour is this

[Alan 45]

My next build is a desert scheme hurricane but my instructions are for a standard one so I need to know what colour this is

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Any help is much appreciated
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[Ian M]

Azure blue is the most likly choice.

 

[Alan 45]

Thanks Ian can I get it as a brush paint ?

 

[stona]

Azure blue is the most likly choice.

I agree because that was the official underside colour for the desert camouflage scheme as required by RAF Middle East Command. This wasn't introduced on the Hurricane production lines until sometime late in 1941. If anyone knows precisely when I've not read about it.

Prior to that date the scheme was applied at various MUs by over painting the Dark Green with Mid Stone and re-painting the under surfaces in a suitable blue. There is evidence that this was by no means always Azure Blue, but this is a can of worms! Sky Blue and Light Mediterranean Blue are both often cited as possibilities.

It's another one of those where without some contrary evidence it is best to go with the officially designated colour, in this case Azure Blue, particularly on a Mk II as above.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Alan 45]

Cheers Steve I've got some light blue and have bunged a load of white in it and used that picture as a guide and I've painted a bit of plastic to see what colour it drys out if it don't work I'll get some azure blue from hobbycraft and use that but looking at it its not too far away.

Thanks for the help guys

 

[papa 695]

My next build is a desert scheme hurricane but my instructions are for a standard one so I need to know what colour this isView attachment 90639 Any help is much appreciated

It's blue Alan but to say your colourblind you make some amazing models

 

[Alan 45]

It's blue Alan but to say your colourblind you make some amazing models

Thing is Ian I try to paint all my bills in different shades of pink ! I always wondered why some people like my builds its because I've used the wrong colours