GUIDE POUR LES COULEURS INTÉRIEURS LUFTWAFFE...En Anglais, sera traduit avant sept. 2021.
PART 1-- COCKPITSReichsluftministrium regulations state that prior to November 1941, cockpits/crew areas were to be RLM Green-Gray 02, with the exception of instrument panels which were Gray with black instrument faces.
After November 1941, all cockpit/crew areas visible through the glazing (windows) were to be RLM Black-Gray 66. Instrument panels remained as previously stated.
Fuel lines were yellow, oil lines were brown, coolant lines were green, oxygen lines were blue and fire extinguisher lines were red. However, as with any military regulation, variations of implementation and interpretation were often seen. The following is a general guide of specific aircraft by type.
FIGHTERSBachemBa349 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
DornierDo335 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
Focke WulfFw190A, F and G series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black Gray 66 * (with exception of 190A prototype)
Fw190D series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black Gray 66
Ta152 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
Ta154 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
Gotha/HortonGo/Ho 229 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
HeinkelHe51 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
He100 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
He112 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
He162 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
He219 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
JunkersJu88C-2/C-3 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
Ju88C-4 thru C-7/R/G series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
MesserschmittBf109B thru E-3 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
Bf109E-4 thru K series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
Me163 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
Me262 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
Bf110B thru E series: Cockpit areas RLM Green-Gray 02
Bf110F thru G series: Cockpit areas RLM Black-Gray 66
Me210/410 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
BOMBERSAradoAr234 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
DornierDo17E/F/M/P/Z series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
Do217C thru E-3 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
Do217E-4 thru P-0 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
Focke WulfFw200C-0 thru C-3 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
Fw200C-4 thru C-8 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
HeinkelHe70 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
He-lll Al Bl Cl Dl El Fl Gl Jl Pl H-1 thru H-5 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
He-lll H 6 thru H 23/R/Z(zwilling) series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
He177 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
HenschelHs123 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
Hs129A-0: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
Hs129B/R series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
JunkersJu86 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
Ju87A/B/C/R series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
Ju87D*/G series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66 *D-1 first 84 aircraft are RLM Green-Gray 02
Ju88A/B series: Cockpit areas are RLM Green-Gray 02
Ju88D*/H/P/S/T series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66 *approximately 660 D series aircraft produced with RLM Green Gray 02
Ju188/288/388 series: Cockpit areas are RLM Black-Gray 66
PART 2 -- WHEEL WELLS, ENGINE COMPARTMENTS, ETC...Regulations for these interior areas were standardized, and not a lot of variation existed, except for late war fighter aircraft. This variance in the latter stage of the war was caused by a number of factors. One was due to the allied strategic bombing campaign, which caused production of aircraft to be decentralized, leading to differences depending on the subcontractor of the specific components. Another was the urgent need for fighters, and the haste with which they were produced, which caused some relaxation of compliance with official regulations in order to speed up
production. Another consideration was the remanufacturing of aircraft, in which case whole assemblies were repainted at the same time. Where variations are documented, they will appear listing the type of aircraft they were seen on. As always, this is a general guide, and your best verification will be your own reference material.
Engine CompartmentsThe interior of engine compartments were painted in RLM 02, with the exception of the firewall. This was painted RLM 02 on the cockpit side, but left unpainted on the engine side in most cases. All engine support braces, connecting rods and internal framework was also RLM 02. Pipelines for fuel, oil and coolant remained unpainted outside of the cockpit areas. Engines remained in the color applied by the manufacturer, usually black.
ExceptionsPhotos of some Bf-109F/G/K's exist which show the interior of the cowling in natural metal, while most are RLM 02. Photos of some Fw-190D-9s and Ta-152’s show the interior of the cowling in natural metal, while most are RLM 02. Photos of some Me-262 and He-162 nacelles indicate that the interior was left in natural metal.
FuselagePrior to fall 1942, aircraft fuselage areas (with the exception of the cockpit) were finished in RLM 02. After fall 1942, they were left unpainted. The Alcad used for aircraft skinning material had electroplated finish to prevent corrosion, which gave it a golden sheen, similar to that on the interior of soup cans. Aluminum and other alloy areas were still given a coat of RLM 02 to prevent corrosion. However, galvanized steel was left unpainted. Equipment such as radios, fuel tanks, oxygen bottles, etc. were in the color applied by the manufacturer. Radios were usually black or gray. Fuel tanks were usually black or gray. Oxygen bottles were usually overall blue, or painted with blue stripping.
ExceptionsRepaired areas were usually painted with whatever paint stocks were available, or left unpainted.
WingsAs with the fuselage, prior to fall 1942, wing areas were finished in RLM 02. After fall 1942, with the exception of the wheel wells and flap areas, they were left unpainted. . Gun bay areas generally retained their RLM 02 paint. They exhibited the golden color of the Alcad skinning material. Aluminum and other alloy areas were still given a coat of RLM 02 to prevent corrosion. However, galvanized steel was left unpainted. Equipment such as guns, fuel tanks, oxygen bottles, etc. were in the color applied by the manufacturer. Guns were usually black or gray. Fuel tanks were usually black or gray. Oxygen bottles were usually overall blue, or painted with blue stripping.
ExceptionsRepaired areas were usually painted with whatever paint stocks were available, or left unpainted. Gun bays on late war aircraft were sometimes seen in natural metal.
Flap AreasFor aircraft with split or Fowler type flaps, the flap `well' and interior of the flap was painted with RLM 02. This is also true of the radiator flap and cowl flap areas.
Exceptions:Bf-109B/C/D/E's usually had the underwing radiator area painted the same color as the fuselage underside. Some late war Fw-190's exhibited natural metal flap areas.
Wheel wells:Now for the area you’ve been waiting for. Few regulations specific to the wheel well area exist, company and factories instructions usually deciding the matter. In keeping with standard practices as identified above, wheel wells and components should have been RLM 02. This includes tailwheel and nose wheel areas. Main gear and nosewheel struts were painted RLM 02, with the exception of the polished steel oleo area. Shock absorbers were a very dark gray, again with the exception of the polished steel telescopic sections. Cast and stamped wheel hubs were painted in semi-gloss black. Tailwheel hubs were usually unpainted (dark gray), or painted the underside color.
Exceptions: 
Some aircraft that used 100 octane fuel had the starboard gear strut (and sometimes the cover as well) painted red to distinguish them from other aircraft.
NOTES: 
Photos Bf-109B/C/D/E/F's occasionally show wheel wells painted the same color as the underside.
Photos of Bf-109G/K's indicate the wheel wells and struts were usually RLM 76 (fuselage underside color).
Photos of some Bf-109's show main gear struts painted RLM 66.
Photos of some Bf-109's show main gear struts painted underside color.
Photos of some Fw-190A-4 and later show wheel wells painted underside color.
Photos of some late war Fw-190's show natural metal wheel wells.
Me-262's had main gear bay/cockpit tub underside left in natural metal. However, nosewheel bay and strut were painted RLM 02. Some Me-262's had the main wheel well and/or nosewheel bay painted RLM 76.
PropellersAlthough not an interior area, propellers are also included. Steel prop blades were painted RLM 70 black green, while wood blades were painted RLM 71 dark green, with a semigloss clearcoat protectorent. Other late war wooden prop blades were painted in blue-gray, with the same semigloss clearcoat protectorent.
While the information provided here is by no means the definitive source on this subject, it should be a useful general guide. Remember, your best source of information is specific photos of your modeling subject!
(By D Bellis, Largescaleplanes forums, Posted October 15, 2005)
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