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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2012 20:39:56 GMT 12
Hey guys I am planning on making a 1/72 scale P-3K Orion this summer. Does anyone know the colours needed for the current scheme? I know where to get the decals, just need the colours ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Any help/tips would be much appreciated! ![](http://www.hasegawausa.com/product-images/hsgs4015bs01m-lg.jpg) Thanks
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Post by lesterpk on Oct 20, 2012 2:42:01 GMT 12
16251 rings a bell for the main grey, 16118 for the markings but you might want to get a second opinion.
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Post by lesterpk on Oct 20, 2012 2:45:22 GMT 12
Confirmed by a previous thread in 2006 " The correct FS number for the Orions is FS16251. The ONLY model paint manufacturer who has this colour in the range is Xtracolor/Xtracrylics available from Hannants. The markings are all FS 16118."
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2012 15:20:45 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2012 15:14:00 GMT 12
So is FS16251 the main colour of the current scheme? Because it looks a little dark? ![](http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/media/managed/large/x132.jpg)
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Post by lesterpk on Oct 26, 2012 17:23:41 GMT 12
Yes, FS595b 16251 is the main colour.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2012 18:45:21 GMT 12
Actually now I look at it, doesn't seem so dark. Thanks for the help Lester! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2012 15:03:51 GMT 12
Picked up the Orion model from the shop today ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Looking forward to making it. Does anyone have some suggestions on how to make the MX-20 Electro optical turret? ![](http://ftnews.firetrench.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/wescammx-20hd-1.jpg)
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Post by beagle on Nov 1, 2012 15:13:31 GMT 12
You looking at putting on all the new K2 sensors and antenna, and filling up the large sonobuoy area underneath
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2012 15:15:37 GMT 12
I was thinking of just doing the K model, not the K2's for simplicity sake haha. The sonobuoy area is still filled in for the K models right?
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Post by beagle on Nov 1, 2012 15:22:49 GMT 12
Yep and the USN C model has 2 small galley windows on one side rather than our 1
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2012 15:32:15 GMT 12
Cool thanks ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Got any suggestions on how to make a little MX-20?
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Post by beagle on Nov 1, 2012 15:43:55 GMT 12
Haven't made a model since my 1/48 herk was destroyed by a rogue cat in the hangar at 40 Sqn one night spilling MEK over it. Only guess I would have is if some other 1/72 model of something with it fitted was avaliable.
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Post by Bruce on Nov 1, 2012 16:50:32 GMT 12
Picked up the Orion model from the shop today ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Looking forward to making it. Does anyone have some suggestions on how to make the MX-20 Electro optical turret? ![](http://ftnews.firetrench.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/wescammx-20hd-1.jpg) Craft it out of Knead-It putty. pretty simple to do. Paint the sensor plates.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2012 17:01:26 GMT 12
I was thinking something along those lines, great minds think alike ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Just wondering if anyone had a different way of doing it. Cheers Bruce ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2012 20:25:18 GMT 12
Will the P-3K that previously had the cone shaped ESM pod still have it after the K2 upgrade?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2012 21:58:15 GMT 12
Does anyone have a picture of the MX-20 Electro-optical turret on an RNZAF orion? I'm halfway through scratch building one, but need reference pictures. Any help would be much Appreciated ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by nuuumannn on Oct 23, 2015 23:51:34 GMT 12
Hi Mr Orion, could find only this; in the pics of the P-3 I have the turret is shown turned to the side as here. ![](http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/nuuumannn/Forum%20Images%204/P-3%2004_zpsn8geunh8.jpg) Dutch Navy P-3 nose turret, but I don't know if our P-3s have the same type of turret. ![](http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/nuuumannn/Forum%20Images%204/P-3%20turret_zpshe89lsnv.jpg)
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Post by noooby on Oct 24, 2015 7:30:25 GMT 12
Nope. P-3K turret is different, or at least it was back in the late 90's. P-3K2 turret is what you are showing above. P-3K turret has flat glass plates on four angles covering the optics and has rubber blocks glued all over it to stop airflow turbulence. I'm afraid I never took many photos of P-3's when I was on 5, I was normally looking at other peoples aircraft when away at shows! But here is what I do have. Photo 1 is from Paul Harrision's book "Kiwi Orions". Photo 2 and 3 are mine. Photo 4 and 5 are from the RNZAF 60th Anniversary booklet. Sorry about the quality, I'm taking macro photos of the photos with my camera! ![](http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/g991375/turret_1.jpg) Note all the rubber blocks glued onto the turret. From memory they were cubes. ![](http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/g991375/turret_2.jpg) Close up of the next photo. ![](http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/g991375/turret_3.jpg) Wide angle of the last photo. ![](http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/g991375/turret_4.jpg) Notice the four flat plates covering the optics. ![](http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k267/g991375/turret_5.jpg) How it looked when it was looking at you. Sorry I never took more photos of the P-3K. Lots of other aircraft (Tiger meet 104/Tornado/Mig21 etc) while away on deployments, but never of our ship!
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Post by McFly on Oct 24, 2015 8:20:07 GMT 12
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