happyrotors Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Dear all, I am in the process of rebuilding a Hughes TH-55A helicopter. It had been used as a crop duster and now I want to turn it back into its original paint. That is a grey frame, grey interior and orange on the outside. What I need is any information for the correct colors. Kind regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8shandini Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 I'm afraid I can't help you out personally, but you might want to try a model builder's forum. Those folks can get pretty specific about things like that and could probably get you the color codes. Good luck, and be sure to post some pics when she's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apiaguy Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 (edited) I know a few guys have tried in the past to get those colors correct... haven't seen any ships that have the exact orange.... I've got lots of parts with that faded color on it... Something could be polished up and then have a paint shop do a custom match... that costs $$.Was your helicopter used in South Carolina as a crop duster?You should contact Jerry Staggs in Weatherford TX... his is as close as I've seen. And he has lots of parts he is willing to sell. Edited April 30, 2008 by apiaguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67november Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 you might try contacting schweizer and see if they have that info in their archives http://www.sacusa.com/staff.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8shandini Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 It just came to me that a Freedom of Information Act request might help, and after a quick search I came across this post on a Vans message board: http://www.vansairforce.net/articles/MilSpecPaintInfo.htm It's not exactly what you're looking for, but might get you on the right track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyrotors Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks guys for the replies. I have understood in the meantime that FSB595A is the correct color reference. Still does not tell me e.g. what grey is the correct one used. I browsed the web for pictures and at least in my opinion a lot of the restored TH55s have been done with incorrect colors. For example I don't think they used white tubular frames like the civilian 269/300c but grey ones. And the frame color is the one which I need first as I will start rebuilding soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zues2054 Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I understand that your posting is a couple of years old, but if your still out there I'm just starting the restore process on a TH-55A and need the correct paint colors for the restoration. If you can provide what you've found it would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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