I'm not sure about the plans but I believe its hull was actually a dark navy blue although it may appear black in photographs.

Can anyone advise me on the colors of the William Clay Ford in 1979 - hull, deck, superstructure and/or anything else?
Any chance there’s plans available I could reference for building the pilot house and cabins? I have a wooden hull RC model my brother built, needs to be finished from the deck up. Thank you!