1:48 Decals Lozenge with linen effect 5 Color for upper and lower surfaces

Five-color lozenge decals with a linen effect 1:48

A set of printed water-slide decals from Lukgraph in 1:48 scale with the German five-color lozenge camouflage pattern and a faithful linen effect. The package is conceived for the upper and lower surfaces alike, so it covers the aircraft skin in the matching shades. The decals reproduce the typical diamond pattern and the texture of the fabric at once. It is neither a paint nor a model but a surface accessory for the covering.

The real subject

The five-color lozenge was a factory camouflage pattern printed directly onto the linen covering of German aircraft of the First World War. Painting it by hand is exceptionally laborious, which is why decals that carry both the pattern and the texture of the fabric faithfully are popular on models.

Use and tips

• Coat the ground with gloss varnish for perfect adhesion of the decal.
• Keep the correct orientation of the pattern for the upper and lower surfaces as the reference shows.
• Help it conform to ribs and leading edges with a decal softener.
• Once dry, seal it with a matte varnish, which emphasizes the texture of the linen.

Who the set is for

• Builders of German aircraft of the First World War in 1:48 scale.
• Modelers who want to avoid the demanding painting of lozenge.
• Anyone interested in faithful factory camouflage with a linen texture.

These are add-on decals. The aircraft model, paints and glue are not included in the package.