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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => WW1 Aircraft Information/Questions => Topic started by: harrierdoug on December 09, 2013, 11:55:38 PM

Title: Protective Covering Finishes
Post by: harrierdoug on December 09, 2013, 11:55:38 PM

Hi All,

I have two main questions, firstly what would be the factory finish of a Protective Covering, Gloss, Satin or Flat and how long would that finish generally last (European Theater)?

Secondly, can anyone tell me what the upper and lower "metal" plates on SE.5/5a wing struts where made of, if not metal what were they made of?

Doug S.

Title: Re: Protective Covering Finishes
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on December 12, 2013, 02:35:20 PM

pretty glossy off the assembly line but the dope degraded to matte quickly in the sun. the strut brackets were steel on the se5a, generally painted black or grey.