Greetings all!

Long time modeler Ira Campbell has worked on beau coup projects for many years. One was the famous Gunsight Graphics streaked camouflage (OOP). Here he brings us the chance to pick up some " German 4 & 5 colour Lozenge" in various scales. He sent me this:

"A shipment of 1/32 lozenge decals made by Aviattic (UK) has arrived and is available for immediate sale. I will be listing them on eBay or you may purchase directly from me. All are on A4 sheets, slightly larger than 8 1/2" x 11" and tightly printed.

In stock right now:

Interior lozenge (includes 4- and 5-color upper and lower reversed, as would be seen inside a Fokker D.VII cockpit)

4-color lower joined bolts (chordwise wing application)

4-color lower full bolts (fuselage sides, etc.)

4-color upper joined bolts

4-color upper full bolts

5-color lower joined bolts

5-color lower full bolts

5-color upper joined bolts

5-color upper full bolts

Fokker D.VII 4-color "cookie cutter" wing decals with center panel and blue rib tapes

Fokker D.VII 4-color "cookie cutter" wing decals with center panel and pink rib tapes

Fokker D.VII 4-color "cookie cutter" wing decals with center panel and lilac(mauve) rib tapes

Fokker D.VII 4-color "cookie cutter" wing decals with center panel and lozenge rib tapes

Please note that these decals are translucent. To represent "new" lozenge fabric, the surfaces to receive decals must be glossy white. Weathering can be achieved by changing the underlying color or adding washes, etc., before or after the decals are applied, as long as the decals are applied to a glossy surface. Of course, weathering can be done after the decals have been applied.

The cookie cutter decals are designed for the Wingnut Wings Fokker D.VII kits. I can attest to their excellent fit. One must be cautious to allow the decal to release from the backing paper so the decal is not stretched. The detail shot is of a lower wing with 4-color lozenge, lilac tapes.

Still to come:

5-color cookie cutter lozenge decals for the Wngnut Wings Fokker D.VII

Cookie cutter wing decals for all kits where lozenge would be appropriate.

Cookie cutter tail surface decals for aeroplanes with undecorated lozenge surfaces.

45 degree angled joined bolts for wing applications such as the SSW D.III and others.

"Worn" lozenge for that favorite war weary airframe.

Opaque lozenge rib tapes.

All of the above in 1/48, 1/72, and 1/144 scales.
Kindly tell all your WWI aeroplane modeling friends!

As a friend says, between the excellent kits and wide array of aftermarket accessories (like Aviattic decals), we are living in the Golden Age of WWI modeling!

Thanks for reading this far.
Have Fun!!
IRA"
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