As I understand it Occam's Razor is a philosophical construct which suggests that where there are multiple unknowns and multiple assumptions to be made, the safest theorem is the one that makes the least number of assumptions.
Thus, we know that:
the Fokker E.V / D.VIII wings were covered in plywood
it was common practice for many manufacturers (like Albatros and Roland) to cover wood panels in clear varnish
We could assume that:
LSK Razors had green wings like post war Polish machines
the various dyes listed on Fokker plans were to be applied in some form (mixed or not) to the Razor's wing.
Making no assumptions, I am going to follow Occam and give my Razor clear varnished plywood wings!
On the other hand, I can envisage Sachsenberg, as MarineFeld Commander, taking one look at his newly diamonded Razor after the photographer took his famous picture - and saying to his mechanics - "I'm taking no chances with that wing, get me one of the new clear-varnished wings (with the crosses running right across the leading edge!) and put it on my plane immediately!"
Whatever. I was itching to try out my RB wood stencils and here was the ideal opportunity to make my own unique take on old GS's late war mount. (By the way copyright applies, so no copycats please!!!)
Unfortunately only phone camera to hand, so apologies for substandard pictures, but hopefully you'll get the idea and either embrace the idea or vilify me for my stupidity.
Anyway here is my Avis Fokker with Pheon's lovely diamonds applied.
Sandy
