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Modern (1975-today)
Discuss the modern aircraft age from 1975 thru today.
Boeing B52H
markVI
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Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 05:39 AM UTC
Hi all,

Quick question: What colour is the B52H primed in? The outrigger bays are marked yellow chromate, so the fuse/wings etc may be the same. I want to do some paint chipping so any help with the undercoat colour would be appreciated.

Thanks

Stuart
jhoog59
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Florida, United States
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Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 06:30 PM UTC
The undercoating is yellow chromate pretty much everywhere. As far as the paint chipping the ground crews are pretty good at keeping them touched up. As old as those planes are you don't want anything corroding.
Jim
markVI
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Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008 - 11:45 AM UTC
So a couple of mild little bits here and there? Or not really anything? Having checked the USAF website, there appears to be no scratches or chips at all, so I think maybe this is the realistic option...

Comments welcome
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