MC200 camo colour

[SirFrancis]

Hey guys I'm looking at the overall green with tan patches scheme. However not sure if colours were standardised or haphazard. I found 2 restored aircraft which seem to have completely different green and tan tones. I found an original photo which looks different again, however I don't trust original colour photos. Any opinions? cheers

 

[Snautzer01]

3rd is i think digital coloured in.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

I've just purchased the Italeri MC.200 and it shows four differing mottled camo colours to chose from. So I think that no matter what you choose it will not be far from right. I'll photo the four choices in the morning and post them.



Edit: 4/8/22
Looks like my mate Wojtek beat me to it which is just as well for the light here this morning is very dull, it raining like nobody's business and the pics I took are crap.

 

[Wurger]

Certainly there were the standard colours for the Italian kites. But also there was a couple of different camo schemes to paint them with. Usually the set of the camo colours was different for each scheme. The tone of the paints could change in time or vary because of the manufacturer. Additionally the shape of mottling patches, snakes , their sizes etc ... made plane appearance either light or dark. As a result you have a great number of planes painted in different way.

the source: the net.

Please check the site with the link below. You will find the camo patterns and the colours for these schemes used for most Italian planes including the MC.200.

STORMO! Color Guide

www.stormomagazine.com

And the books that can come in handy ... of course, there is really more but these can be the good ones to start with

 

[Crimea_River]

A good resource for Italian camo: STORMO! Color Guides - CMPR

 

[Wurger]

Already posted above, my friend.

 

[Crimea_River]

Sorry, missed it between all the great pics.

 

[SirFrancis]

Hey guys I'm looking at the overall green with tan patches scheme. However not sure if colours were standardised or haphazard. I found 2 restored aircraft which seem to have completely different green and tan tones. I found an original photo which looks different again, however I don't trust original colour photos. Any opinions? cheers

Thanks guys, certainly looks like a wide range of color tones and styles. I've got decals for 362 Squadriglia 22 Gruppo. Found a couple of 362 Sq photos showing a similar camo pattern. Anyone know if they maintained some kind of uniformity within squadrons? cheers

 

[Wurger]

A couple of shots with a group of MC.200s in there belonging to one squadriglia , reveal that the uniformity within a squadron existed. To a certain extent of course and it wasn't the rule though. Regarding the uniformity within squadrons .. rather didn't existed.

the source; the net.

 

[SirFrancis]

A couple of shots with a group of MC.200s in there belonging to one squadriglia , reveal that the uniformity within a squadron existed. To a certain extent of course and it wasn't the rule though. Regarding the uniformity within squadrons .. rather didn't existed.

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the source; the net.

Thanks Wurger, yep the B&W photos is the pattern I like best....but that would need an expert air brush exponent, which I'm not. I was intending to just hand brush, so will prob have to go with the simple patches rather than complex faded snake style.

 

[Wurger]

To be honest the airbrush isn't needed to make either the smudges or faded snakes. Instead of the bristle brush you may use a sponge one. Also a cardboard mask comes in handy.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Another way is to use cotton earbuds dabbed onto the base coat. Dip the tips gently into the paint, dab it on a folded piece of kitchen paper and then lightly touch onto the model.

 

[Wurger]

I agree. Also a good idea. However it should be kept in mind that the cotton earbuds dabbed may leave hair/ tentacles /pili, whatever you call it. The spongee ones are better IMHO.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Good selection Wojtek.

 

[SuperAereo]

3rd is i think digital coloured in.

No, it is an original Agfa

 

[Warbirdnutball]

I love the Italian aircraft and their paint schemes. If I remember correctly, many pilots tried to make THEIR plane stand out from the crowd. I also think that particular squads did the same for their planes. No matter what, they were the most colorful of the war. Great job on the MC 200. One of my favorite of the war.

 

[Warbirdnutball]

I agree. Also a good idea. However it should be kept in mind that the cotton earbuds dabbed may leave hair/ tentacles /pili, whatever you call it. The spongee ones are better IMHO.

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Exactly. I've used such since the 90s on my planes. I used q-tips prior, though more on IJN and IJA aircraft.

 

[Maxrobot1]

I brush painted this old Revell 1/72 model. I used a camel hair brush with the bristles trimmed to apply the splotches.

 

[Wurger]