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Hi all,

I am building a 1/72 scale model of an SAAF, ex SAA JU86, code letters AGF and I need to know the FS code or any colour equivalent of the blue used on the engines and bands over the wings. I am using a second hand Italeri 1/72 JU86 Civillian kit as a base and it has most of the bomber parts in the kit so I do not have to scratch build many parts and I have a built model of the sole JU86 bomber supplied to the SAAF which I am using as a reference for the mods. The radial engines and nacelles were kindly provided by Murray Baxter, Edgemead Stationery and Toys CT, and his brother and decals by MAV.

Peter.

The following is an extract from “A portrait of Military Aviation in Southern Africa" by Ron Belling:

Hi,

Thanks very much for the info. I did not know the SAA planes were finished in a light grey. I thought they were left in natural aluminium! Do you perhaps know the equivalent FS codes for the light grey and the SAA Cerullean Blue or any make of equivalent colour?

Regards,

Peter.

Hello Peter

The Grey is, RLM 02, according to my reference is FS36307.
Early Bf-109's that went to Spain were painted this colour overall, as well as the Avia S199 (Czech built 109 with Junkers Jumo engine) that went to Israel. This was a common colour for cockpit's for early German aircraft. I have this colour from Model Master.