Wood decal questions

[Gisbod]

Hello all,

Just thinking ahead to a future project..

Does anyone have any experience of the wood & wire or HGW or Uschi van der Rosten wood decals? Generally, the examples I've seen (to my eye) look a little too much like wood and not plywood (in comparison with period photos on, say, an albatros for example?)

I'd be interested to hear of anyone's experiences/build logs/thoughts on these or any similar products?

Thanks for looking

Guy

[Rob Hart]

I have not used either, but both decals look very convincing on the completed models I have seen. I suggest scrolling through the completed models to view examples. One I can name off the top of my head is miamingler's Lloyd C.V. I think Coyotemagic used some on his Albatros C.III too.

[Gisbod]

Thanks Rob,

I'll look through..

Guy

[Gisbod]

Hi RB,

That's great, just what I needed to know.. I wanted a very pale plywood look and not the standard 'orange' wood so I guess it's the Uschi ones..

Have you any photos/threads with them in action?

Thanks

Guy

[uncletony]

Alex (Uschi) has a new product that promises to be even more plywood-y.

This is not as pale as you want, but I think illustrates how transparent these Uschi decals are:



(Rear panels decaled, front panels still just underpainting)

[Gisbod]

Wow!

That's brilliant Bo.. That's very realistic

Uschi it will be then...

Thanks

Guy

[Gisbod]

Ps..

Bo - I've just seen Alex's build thread for his LVG and blimey - it's incredible! That's just what I was after - thanks

Guy

[uncletony]

Thanks Guy -- here's a link to the "new stuff" WGSF-48

http://www.uschivdr.com/products/wgsf-48c-fine-veneer-plywood/

[Gisbod]

Yep, thanks Bo..

I've just been looking at that.. Which is leading me towards an Albatros, it was either that or the Roland. But it may still depend on what W&W are bringing out in aircraft specific lozenge as it's my new favourite thing.

Guy

[kornbeef]

I believe W&W are doing wood decaling too, not 100% sure but. If not I'd be surprised. Uschi's does look rather exceptional though.

[coyotemagic]

Guy, I know you're more interested in 1/32 scale, but this is what the 1/48 HGW cookie cutter set looks like on the model.  I went with the translucent style and used preshading and filters for the desired effect.  I was pretty happy with them.



The only Uschi decals I've use so far is the first generation stuff.  Used it on my Albatros C.III.



They went on beautifully and, with a dark filter, looked the part.  My last two "wood" fuselages were done with oils, but I plan on doing an Albatros D type soon using Uschi's newest offering.  I really like the stuff.
Cheers,
Bud

[uncletony]

One final comment-- my noob mistake with the Uschi decals was not compensating enough for the effects of future and the decals, both having a darkening effect. My fuselage ended up being about 10% darker than I intended. It doesn't bother me; it looks fantastic to me in RL, but it's not really correct. Live and learn...

[coyotemagic]

One final comment-- my noob mistake with the Uschi decals was not compensating enough for the effects of future and the decals, both having a darkening effect. My fuselage ended up being about 10% darker than I intended. It doesn't bother me; it looks fantastic to me in RL, but it's not really correct. Live and learn...

I think it's perfect, Bo!  Doesn't take long for the harsh conditions of war to darken wood.
Cheers,
Bud

[Gisbod]

Bud - beautiful models! And the wood finish looks spot on..

Bo - yes, I tend to get caught out with that.. I never seem to learn that lesson - even on the fuselage of my Fokker - I deliberately made it a lot lighter than I intended for that reason, but the Future/Klear has once again darkened it further than I'd like..

Thanks for the input though..

Guy