Shapeways DH.5

[Kaiser]

Today my Shapeways DH.5 arrived :)
But what ineed now is a decent paint sheme. Anyone know a source?

I promise pictures of the model if i get it painted :D

[Guntruck]

I've knocked some cards up in anticipation of mine turning up http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/album.php?albumid=715

If any take your fancy PM me and I'll dig out the side views

Sources
British Squadron Markings WW1 - Schiffer book
Profile Publication DH5 - long oop but turns up on Ebay occasionally
Windsock Datafile No 50
Wings Palette website http://wp.scn.ru/en/ww1/f/535/9/0

[gully_raker]

Today my Shapeways DH.5 arrived :)
But what ineed now is a decent paint sheme. Anyone know a source?

I promise pictures of the model if i get it painted :D

Hi Daniel!:thumbsup:
Try the website "Wings Palette"
There should be some colour schemes for the DH-5 on there.
There were some in the Osprey British & Commonwealth Aces book if memory is accurate.
They would have been PC 10 on wings & Fuselarge with the buff colour under surfaces but for Squadron & individual markings you will need the above sources.

Good Luck.:)

[Kaiser]

What is "PC 10" and "buff colour"?

[IRM]

PC 10 was one of the mixtures the RFC painted their aircraft with, anything from green to brown in colour depending on who mixed it and how old it was. Buff is a sort of cream colour, to represent clear doped linen. If you've any of the Camel or SE5 models it's just that colour scheme.

[gully_raker]

:thumbsup: Vallejo "Marron Violeta" No. 70887 is a good choice for PC10 & I have used Games Workshops Bleached Bone for the Buff colour. You can add a bit of Yellow if you like it a bit darker.

Seeing the DH 5 Profile is out of Print I have scanned the colour page to give you some options!:salute:

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[Kaiser]

Weather is nice so i started to basecoat my DH.5 and F.2B on the balcony :)

[Nightbomber]

Weather is nice so i started to basecoat my DH.5 and F.2B on the balcony :)

Lucky You!
Daniel, do you know that you deserve a medal for 50+ reputation points?
Congrats,
Andrzej.

[Kaiser]

I don`t need a medal. Being amember of this fabulous board is enough for me :)

[Kaiser]

Hmm it turned out thatthe underside of the wings has absolutely no detail :( Lower left wing has some bubbles but else nothing serious :)

[Kaiser]

Basic painting done. Now roundels and squadron markings. But for this i need decals.23660236592365823657

[gully_raker]

:thumbsup: Decals are available from the Aerodrome Accessories Shop here or from Doms Decals in the UK.
Dom is also a member here.

[Burt]

A bit of a odd looking bird to my eyes with bottom wing stuck out in front like that.

[Kaiser]

Thanks gully_raker

@Burt: That's why i like this plane so much :D