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WWI initial efforts to conceal aircraft from the enemy involved painting camouflage patterns by hand on the airframes. But this was time consuming, and the dope paints used added additional weight. To help streamline aircraft production, the Idflieg (the bureau of the German War Office that oversaw Military Aviation) developed Flugstoff aircraft linen with a dye printed camouflage pattern. This reduced the man-hours and materials otherwise used painting the camouflage patterns. And, because the dyes used to print the fabric weighed less than paint, Flugstoff had the added benefit of reducing weight thereby contributing to improved aircraft performance. While no official Idflieg report has surfaced detailing the origin of the colors selected, it seems likely that these camouflage patterns were based on the color theories of the Impressionist Art Movement. The concept was that when two different spots of color are placed next to one another, and viewed at a distance, the eye visually mixes them to produce a third color. This optical blending could be influenced by environmental lighting and thereby change the resulting third color. So practically speaking, the camouflage looked different under different lighting and blended with the surroundings. It was simple yet effective. It also made the aircraft difficult to view. A pilot had to decide whether an enemy aircraft was coming at him or going away. This indecision made it possible for the German pilot to see his enemy and plot his tactics. There were several different varieties of Flugzeugstoff patterns printed for use with day and night operations. The most common were the five-color (Fnffarbiger Flugzeugstoff) and the four-color (Vierfarbiger Flugzeugstoff) patterns. Both of these were printed in different color schemes for both the upper and lower surfaces. Additionally, there were different patterns and colors developed for use with Naval operations. The four color fabric was 1320mm plus or minus 10mm wide and the five color fabric was 1350mm plus or minus 10mm wide. This is without trimming or folding for the butt joint seams factory edge to factory edge.
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These decals simulate the camouflage fabric applied to German aircraft during the First World War. While usually referred to as "lozenge" by modelers today, this term is in fact a misnomer. The repeated shapes in these patterns are not lozenges (having four to five sides), but rather polygons (having six sides). The German term for the material was "Flugzeugstoff" or literally aircraft covering stock. However, for marketing purposes many manufacturers have decided to use the more familiar term "lozenge" simply for ease of recognition by the general public.
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Their first 1:48 releases depict 4 colour (set #548023) & 5 colour (set #548022 intermediate dark) lozenge. Each package comes with one sheet containing strips / bolts of both upper and lower surface layouts. HGW has said that the decal strips represent bolts of printed polygon fabric as it would appear with the edges un-modified as if it came straight off the factory floor. Now for the five color pattern factory edge to factory edge width, I find these appear to be closer to 4' 8" than the generally accepted 4' 6". But this is a small issue over all as it is a difference of about 1/16 in 1:48. We know that 4 colour was narrower than 5 colour. But the HGW versions are the same width. This makes the HGW 4 colour strips about 5 scale inches too wide. Also there are several older studies on this subject that have different over all conclusions. The recent restorations and studies fostered by them lead us to the standard of 46 bolt width. These decal sets in 1:48 represent faded / transparent type of 4 (set #548023) & 5 (set #548022) colour lozenge. Because of the clear carrier film as a base they are good for interior use or for giving your bird a well-worn or "over" varnished look to outer surfaces.
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These are typical for ink based water slide decals. Several methods were used to apply the original printed fabric to the airframe. All methods involved the assembly of various pieces of fabric to form an envelope covering large enough to fit the intended area. The pieces were always butt joined and sewn along the selvage edges. These joints were overlap stitched like typical blue denim. This is called a French stitch. These envelope type / sleeve coverings were then attached to the airframe by stitching, nailing and doping them to the ribs wrapped in fabric batting and edges. The most common application method by far was Chordwise, with the fabric running parallel to the wing ribs or chord of the wing. An alternate application method was Spanwise. Here the fabric was applied perpendicular to the ribs, parallel to the leading edge. This was the simplest method since a single run of fabric could cover most of the wing with only a single seam needed to add any additional material. It was seen mostly on narrow winged aircraft Like the Siemens Schuckert types. It was also used in some repair work. Another method was Diagonal, with the fabric being applied on the wings at a 45 degree angle to the line of flight. Again this meant multiple panels to cover the wing. Due to the increased area of the fabric joints this was the strongest method. Ailerons and elevators were usually covered Spanwise. This simplified application by minimizing the number of seams needed.
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For the fuselage; the application of lozenge panels was done differently between the three license builders of the Fokker D.VII. That is the factory edges were not applied to the same longerons. Because of their factory assembly lines layout patterns of lozenge were not the same between Fokker Schwerin, Albatros Johannistahl and East Albatros Works Schneidemuhl. Note Longerons are the long corner edges of the fuselage two upper, two lower. Consult references for the correct pattern and method for your subject. It was not uncommon for airframes to have mixed patterns (i.e. four color covered fuselage with five color wings, etc.). But these were usually due to "in - the- field" repair situations.
rib tapes
These were strips of fabric generally applied over each full rib and around the edges of the wings to reinforce stitching. They were approximately one inch wide. The tapes could be created from camouflage fabric, or strips of solid blue or salmon pink fabric. Tapes were not applied to elevators or ailerons in the case of fighter aircraft. The HGW sets do not come with any rib tapes. There are different opinions as to whether rib tapes were applied as a single/continuous piece wrapped around the entire rib profile (both the upper and lower wing surfaces), or as individual strips for each surface. If they were single/continuous pieces, then in instances where camouflage tape was used, the continuous tape would contrast against one of the wing surface coverings (i.e. Upper scheme tapes would contrast against lower surface coverings and vice versa.). If they were separate camouflage strips for upper and lower surfaces, then they could be matched to the background pattern. Machines built by Albatros received salmon pink or camouflage rib tapes. OAW machines received light blue or camouflage rib tapes. Fokker-built machines only used camouflage tapes.
texture decal
The available texture decal sheet is a separate sheet from another manufacturer that overlays the finished lozenge decal. Large areas of solid color, or repeating patterns on models can look a little too pristine or uniform. This can make a scale replica look toy-like. There are many ways to alter the appearance of these areas including pre-shading, glazing, dry brushing and powders. Here is another choice to add to your arsenal. Fabric texture decals. The idea is to make a fabric area look like fabric! The imitation of printed lozenge fabric on WWI models has always been an effect that has tested modeler's skills. The challenge is depicting the colors accurately without making them look too garish on such a small scale. These decals have been developed to add a subtle irregular cloth texture and tone down the lozenge patterns by about 5% without causing a significant shift in colors.
how to use
1. These decals represent printed bolts of camouflage fabric with edges trimmed and sewn for application to airframes. 2. Study the reference material on your chosen subject. If possible, determine the patterns used for both fuselage and wings (they may differ) and the application method (see Fabric Orientation). 3. A copy of a scale drawing of the aircraft will be helpful to plan the decal layout. 4. It is essential that these decals be applied to a gloss finish. This provides the best surface for the decals to adhere. I recommend light almond or sail colours as a base.
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Highs: Good register. Colours seem to match methuen reference for the 5 colour intermediate dark version. They apply well and react well to Sol & Set. Lows: In my opinion the 5 colour strips / bolts are about 1/16 inch too wide. the 4 colour are 1/8 inch too wide. They must be clear coated to use in any case. Verdict: A good try at the colours. But brittle and need clear coating to handle or use. Slightly oversized. DESIGN & DETAIL: COLOURS: SPECIFIC SUBJECTS: 77% 90% 92% Percentage Rating
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I was building Off topic jet age kits at the age of 7. I remember building my first WWI kit way back in 1964-5 at the age of 8-9. Hundreds of 1/72 scale Revell and Airfix kits later my eyes started to change and I wanted to do more detail. With the advent of DML / Dragon and Eduard I sold off my ...
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JackFlash HGW has released its4 & 5 colour lozenge in 1:32! 532040 5 colour lozenge - faded - fabric texture - transparent carrier.
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These also come w ith w hite base carriers. FEB 26, 2013 - 05:28 PM
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