Colour schemes for the Monterey

[Old Wombat]

I voted 3 with 2 being a fairly close 2nd, 1 looks a bit bland to me.


Of course, if you've seen my Grebe, you'll see where my brain is colour-wise right now.

[NARSES2]

Of course, if you've seen my Grebe, you'll see where my brain is colour-wise right now.

I would have thought it would have needed a break and the chance to calm down ? 

[loupgarou]

I voted 2 as you'll need to keep fuel cool. 3 is too garish, and what's the use of white undersides? Unless you're planning to do much inverted flight in tropical climate... 

[PR19_Kit]

I voted 2 as you'll need to keep fuel cool. 3 is too garish, and what's the use of white undersides? Unless you're planning to do much inverted flight in tropical climate... 

Tradition mainly. 

Many flying boats had white hulls, the USN even had it as part of its standard scheme when the Seamaster first got going.

[Old Wombat]

I seem to recall that white was (is?) a more durable paint because coloured paints absorb more energy from sunlight which breaks them down faster (& causes them to transfer heat to the fuel tanks, obviously) & that the light doesn't have to be direct (although that accelerates the process).

There may be other (chemical?) reasons, too, but I can't recall any if there were.