East block Mig 17 "blue-grey" FS code?

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Can someone please tell me where I can get the FS code for the "Blue-grey" used on the MiG-17F's used in East Germany/USSR ?

I need to get it right for a 1/32 Trumpeter MiG-17.It will repersent the plane that Lt. Adreano Bomba from the Mozambique Airforce defected to SA with in the early 80's.

Thanx

Theuns

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Have a look at this first.

Hi-Decal Line decal sheet 48005 MiG 17F

Tony..

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Hi theuns,as far as i can find out, the mozambique aircraft were done in a combination of light blue grey and light gull grey. The light blue grey that was used by the soviets and most warsaw pact airforces for the undersides is very similar to Tamiya xf23, in fact thats what i always use for my russian stuff and by the time its post shaded/weathered a bit it looks spot on.The light gull grey i would imagine either xf19 or xf20 would do. If youre doing the mi17f with the afterburning engine then the trumpeter kit needs a bit of work to get it looking right as it has a few inaccuracies,notably the canopy windscreen and lack of exhaust nozzle.Have a look at the review i did in the reviews section, (really!!?) also the post in aircraft pictures , just search mig 17 , it lists everything i had to alter/build ,to get it right but it can be an impressive model when done. Hope this helps, cheers tony

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Ah the power ok knowing the right people! Thanx guys it all helps allot.

T