TGarthConnelly Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Hi Guys, Hey, the P-59 AIRACOMET, how many were O.D. Green over Neutral Gray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted February 27, 2016 Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) According to a quick Google search, there were 3 prototypes, 13 service test air frames, and about 50 P-59As and Bs produced. They never saw combat. Pics of the early ones during the war are split between NMF and OD/gray, with most seeming to be OD/gray. Supposedly at least one squadron was made up of P-59s, but I cannot find many pics that appear to have squadron codes on the side outside of museum survivors (which may or may not be accurate). I would also guess that as the war dragged on, and they started producing P-59s for service, they would have dropped the paint and gone NMF; as they did with most all other aircraft produced in the last years of the war. I wasn't able to pin any "numbers" down. My suggestion is if you're doing a prototype or test service bird, do OD/gray. If you're putting some sort of squadron markings on it, go with NMF. Hope this helps! GIL Edited February 27, 2016 by ghodges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGarthConnelly Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2016 Hi Gil, Thanks, ... I just got the SPECIAL HOBBY 1:72 P-59 ... The box art shows a N/M Airacomet ... but, I like the O/D over N/G scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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