1:32 5 colour “lozenge” full pattern width for upper surfaces (faded)

What the lozenge is

During the First World War the German air service had the covering fabric of its aircraft printed with a regular pattern of irregular polygons, which to this day is called lozenge. The pattern replaced laborious spraying of camouflage and differed according to where on the aircraft it went: the upper surfaces received the darker five-color variant, the lower ones the lighter. This sheet carries precisely the five-color pattern for the upper surfaces.

What the sheet offers

The pattern is printed in the full width, that is as it was on the original fabric, so on the model you do not have to put narrow strips together side by side. The version is faded and matches fabric that had already served for some time under sun and rain, not a freshly covered machine. That is often more credible on models of the First World War than rich printing.

How to apply the sheet

• Spray the base with a gloss varnish; on a matte surface the decal silvers.
• Cut the piece you need out with a sharp blade so that it has straight edges.
• Soak it briefly in lukewarm water and let it rest until it releases from the backing.
• Settle the decal in place and push the excess water out with a cotton bud from the center toward the edges.
• Over ribs and unevenness a decal softener will help the pattern lie down without bubbles.
• Once completely dry, clear coat with a matte or semi-gloss varnish.

Who it is for

The sheet will be appreciated by modelers who build German machines of the First World War and do not want to spray the lozenge laboriously through masks. The model, paints, softener and varnish are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.