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1:32 5-Colour Lozenge Decal Comparison

by James Fahey
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The Side by Side Comparison
To start out I photographed all the lozenge sets side by side in natural day light, so that any colour bias on your screen or in my camera would affect all the decals similarly. (See photos 6 & 7.)

Then I digitally cut up each image into equal sized bolt-width lengths and put them side by side. Note that in the case of the Pheon decals this required two decal images to be pasted together, which created a small vertical line in the image. Out of interest I also included Roden’s five colour lozenge decals from their Siemens Schuckert D.III kit – these decals have received unfavourable comments both for ease of use and colouring, and are best replaced. (See photo 8.)

Next I compared the pink and blue ribtapes from Wingnut Wings with the Pheon Models tapes: The blue tapes are similar. Pheon's pink is substantially brighter than Wingnut Wings'. (See photo 9.)

Other 1/32 lozenge decals
I am aware of another 1/32 lozenge decal product from Techmod but I do not have a sample. Images of Techmod’s 5 colour lozenge viewed online suggest the colours are quite different to the products in this review. (See photo 10.)

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About the Author

About James Fahey (Jamo_kiwi)
FROM: WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND

I started modelling Airfix kits in the late '60s, eventually building most of the range and hanging them from the ceiling of my bedroom. In my teens I did a bit of wargaming, first WWII then Ancients using 28mm white metal figures. My first foray into WWI modelling was also for wargaming and I built...


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thegirl
Awesome review James ! This will aid so many modellers on what is out there for 32 scale lozenge and they have the option to choose which is best suited for them !
JUL 16, 2011 - 02:58 AM
warreni
I have used the WNW numerous times now and they go on beautifully and suck down to a painted surface very well. But I still like to use Mr Mark Softer or similar to get them really tight. You may find the the slightly pebbly texture of the WNW kits may give you the fabric effect you want, but don't forget you are looking at a 1/32 aircraft and any fabric viewed from scale distances would show no sign of fabric effect IMHO. Great review James. May give the Pheon ones a try as well. I used their decals with my disaster struck SPAD VII and they went on well but did have a slight tendency to tear when pulled which WNW ones just shrug off. Just need to be a bit more careful is all.
JUL 17, 2011 - 07:52 PM
JPTRR
Hi James, Excellent comparison. I appreciate how you back up your results with samples.
JUL 21, 2011 - 03:58 AM
OEFFAG_153
This is one very useful review James – Thank You again for posting your findings here! Mikael
JUL 21, 2011 - 06:32 AM
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