Full-Color 3D Prints (RAF)

[ReducedAirFact]

Yes, now you can get full-color airplane prints from Shapeways! No painting is necessary -- these miniatures are ready to use (though you may need to heat them a little to straighten the wings). The Mimaki printers Shapeways uses can replicate 10 million different colors (I'm not sure about the HP printers). I'll keep this top post up to date with new full-color 3D prints as they're made available, rather than making a new post with each plane and color scheme. If you want to see some examples of real prints, check out the follow-ups to this post and others. (I use computer renders because I don't have any examples of many of these prints, especially the newer designs which have never yet been printed.)

The URL is: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/raf?...D%3D%3D%3D&s=0. You can use the links on the left of that page if you just want to look at full-color planes of a particular type. Clicking on the pictures below will also take you directly to the Shapeways model. As of August 2022, planes are available in High Definition Full Color plastic and Full Color Nylon 12 (MJF); the former being higher quality and the latter being more affordable. See https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sh...Nylon-12-(MJF) for comparisons between the materials.

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Central Powers
Albatros D.III


Albatros D.III (Oeffag)


Albatros D.V/D.Va


Brandenburg C.I


Brandenburg D.I


D.F.W. Two-Seaters


Fokker E.III/A.III


Fokker Dr.I


Fokker D.VII


L.V.G. Aircraft


Pfalz E.I-E.VI


Pfalz D.III/D.IIIa


Pfalz D.XII


Siemens-Schuckert D.III/D.IV



Entente
Airco D.H.2


Bristol Aircraft


Hanriot H.D.1


Nieuport 11/16


Nieuport 17/21/23


R.A.F. F.E.2b


R.A.F. S.E.5/S.E.5a


Salmson Aircraft


Sopwith Pup


Sopwith Camel


Sopwith Dolphin


SPAD 7


SPAD 13


Non-Historical or Post-War Paint Schemes

[ReducedAirFact]

Newly added full-color models: Airco D.H.2s. See the first post for images.

(I'll only add to this thread for new models rather than for every paint scheme, since the former come much less often.)

[malachi]

You are on a roll, sir!

ok, just 3 more...

[Hedeby]

Oh wow... they are amazing

[Flying Helmut]

Indeed!

Superb stuff!

[Flying Officer Kyte]

I agree they look superb Daryl.
Rob.

[Teaticket]

Oh boy, soon you'll have more available than ARES!

If you get any printed a photo of them would also be appreciated.

[milcoll73]

WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW.......WOW!

[ReducedAirFact]

I added an Albatros D.III and SPAD 13. There will probably be more color schemes for those added in coming weeks.

There are some good photos of the actual prints in this thread and on the Etsy site.

[ReducedAirFact]

I took up the challenge of doing Hans Böhning's Albatros D.Va, and -- while difficult -- I have to say it was a lot of fun trying to get it right. It is a paint scheme that would be very difficult to paint and decal by hand. I'll post a photo of the actual model once one arrives.

For color choices I used nose and lozenge-wrapping that Wingnut Wings recommended, but the wheel covers and Bavarian blue closer to the Jasta Colors book.



There are a lot of exciting Albatros D.V/D.Va paint schemes, so you can expect more of them in coming months.

[malachi]

That looks great, Daryl! Looking forward to seeing more

[Teaticket]

Yes, those Bavarian planes are beautiful and would be a challenge to paint and decal!

[Jager]

OK, pricey or not, I'm going to have to get one.
Karl

[Flying Helmut]

Well, helloooooooooooooooo Bavaria!

OK, pricey or not, I'm going to have to get one.
Karl

Yeah, me too...

[Baron Rolf]

I have bought two of these awesome looking minis. I better keep quiet about the cost. As I doubt my swmbo would be very pleased .

[Baxter]

I have bought two of these awesome looking minis. I better keep quiet about the cost. As I doubt my swmbo would be very pleased .

Always marvelled at how we do not really care what our SWMBO's buy for themselves if it makes them happy, but if we buy one thing for ourselves .......... "EE's been at it again!"

[Jager]

Well, helloooooooooooooooo Bavaria!



Yeah, me too...

[Jager]

Always marvelled at how we do not really care what our SWMBO's buy for themselves if it makes them happy, but if we buy one thing for ourselves .......... "EE's been at it again!"

It does seem to be an old stereotype.
My late wife and I never had any serious disagreements on hobby buying, though we did have good discussions on household budgets.
Karl

[camelbeagle]

If somebody gets one of the Bavarian please post a picture. I am quite intrigued and may have to buy one.

[greenalfonzo]

Also some pics side by side with Ares models would be great!

[Vagabond]

They look great and it would really be good to see the actual model compared to the computer graphics for comparison.

[Baron Rolf]

I have seen them on one of Daryl's other threads John. And they do look very nice mate.

[ReducedAirFact]

They look great and it would really be good to see the actual model compared to the computer graphics for comparison.

Here is an incomplete collection of links to photos from various folks. I don't want to directly republish their photos here without asking permission.

Alb D.III Jasta Boelcke: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...3&d=1619163389
Fokker D.VII Schadel: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...7&d=1632330819
Fokker D.VII Gabriel: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...0&d=1632331060
Fokker D.VII Degelow: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...3&d=1632331119
Fokker D.VII Schultz: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...0&d=1631754039
Fokker E.III von Richthofen: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...8&d=1632331207
Fokker E.III Udet traditional: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...2&d=1632331263

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[ReducedAirFact]

Since Zoe requested this specific plane and Dan (Camelbeagle) something from Jasta 5, I thought I could, uh, paint two birds with one brush:

[Hedeby]

Now THAT is stunning...

[Flying Helmut]

WANT!

[malachi]

Shut up and take my $$

[Jager]

WANT!

Yeh, me too!

[camelbeagle]

Purchased! Thanks you SIR! Can I have another!!!!

[Vagabond]

Here is an incomplete collection of links to photos from various folks. I don't want to directly republish their photos here without asking permission.

Alb D.III Jasta Boelcke: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...3&d=1619163389
Fokker D.VII Schadel: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...7&d=1632330819
Fokker D.VII Gabriel: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...0&d=1632331060
Fokker D.VII Degelow: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...3&d=1632331119
Fokker D.VII Schultz: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...0&d=1631754039
Fokker E.III von Richthofen: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...8&d=1632331207
Fokker E.III Udet traditional: https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/at...2&d=1632331263

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Thanks for the links they do look very impressive I'm not on facebook so will need to look out for the planes on this forum. The Bavarian planes are really something.
Cheers

[Brak Morn]

Just bought Bavarian Bohning Daryl, you have to STOP this! eating crackers rest on this month, thanks a lot! (Gabriel is beautiful, congrats mate.)

[camelbeagle]

Does anyone have one of the DH2. I was wondering how the tail structure came out?

[Baron Rolf]

I should be getting my two additions tomorrow. All I have to do now is to intercept the UPS delivery driver before the swmbo does.

[Flying Helmut]

I should be getting my two additions tomorrow. All I have to do now is to intercept the UPS delivery driver before the swmbo does.

Good luck!

[Baxter]

I should be getting my two additions tomorrow. All I have to do now is to intercept the UPS delivery driver before the swmbo does.

courage mon ami

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Just spotted this aircraft. Takes the standard of models to a whole new level. This one is really flying above the clouds.
Rob.

[Baron Rolf]

Well one of these new scouts will be flying on Wednesday. And I fully expect that this newbie will very quickly become a bullet magnet.

[Zoe Brain]

Any chance these will be available on Shapeways? $110 is a bit pricey for one aircraft (etsy charges like a wounded rhino for postage to Australia)

[ReducedAirFact]

Any chance these will be available on Shapeways? $110 is a bit pricey for one aircraft (etsy charges like a wounded rhino for postage to Australia)

I've been asking them to make the full-colored plastic directly available in the Shapeways shops, to avoid Etsy charges and double-taxation and other headaches, but no joy thus far.

[Jager]

I've been asking them to make the full-colored plastic directly available in the Shapeways shops, to avoid Etsy charges and double-taxation and other headaches, but no joy thus far.

I wonder if SW customers sending in their complaints about double dipping would help?
Karl

[ReducedAirFact]

I wonder if SW customers sending in their complaints about double dipping would help? Karl

It can't hurt! Just write to support@shapeways.com, especially if you've bought a full-color print.

Side note: I added pilot and unit labels to the pictures in the first post.

[camelbeagle]

Between the new Albatros models and the Fokker D.VII models, I am not sure which awesome one to get next!

[ReducedAirFact]

Between the new Albatros models and the Fokker D.VII models, I am not sure which awesome one to get next!

I have the same problem when trying to decide which paint scheme to tackle next! So many colorful ones to choose from. (The Wingnut Wings documents and Jasta Colors I are excellent sources.)

You probably noticed the two new D.IIIs which were done in collaboration with Mike "OldGuy59". And I did the Meierdirks D.V because I remember painting that exact plane about 40 years ago, in 1:285 scale.

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On a side note: Etsy keeps urging me to add a video to my listings. Now ordinarily I would think that was more suitable for some crafty thing with moving parts. But I thought...why not try to take advantage of their video hosting?

So -- after several hours of computer rendering time -- I added one to the Fokker D.VII listing. Here is the URL of just the video. Hopefully this link doesn't change too often.

https://v-c.etsystatic.com/video/upl...ner_wpitxd.mp4

[malachi]

Cool video, Daryl
Shipping notice received on my 2 Bavarian D.VIIs today! I've emailed shapeways about getting off their duff regarding color plastic.

[Flying Helmut]

Oh Gawd Strewth!

So many new additions - you're really trying to bankrupt me, aren't you, Daryl?

That's at least 5 I want now, maybe 6.............

[camelbeagle]

I feel ya Tim! I want to get 4 more Fokker D.VII and I love the Jasta 12 Meierdirks D.V.

I want to get my Jasta 5 in first. Got shipping notice this morning!!!!

[Flying Helmut]

I've just been to the Etsy shop, and only 7 of these 29 planes are listed for sale.

Is there a way to get the other ones "added" so that I can buy them?

[Flying Helmut]

DUMBASS!

7 different TYPES on plane are listed, with the optional colour schemes listed within each aircraft type.

I really shouldn't "shop" while still at work...

[camelbeagle]

I received the two Jasta 5 color prints. The fuselage is gorgeous. The checker pattern and striping came out wonderful. For some reason I thought the wings would be a bit more darker, but maybe not. I may have had an unrealistic expectation there. Overall, extremely nice. I have a side view of each model. I then took a top and bottom view of the two models with the Albatros from the recently re-released dual packs.

[Hedeby]

Useful photos Iain, thank you... boy those planes are nice