[WWI] Staaken Lozenge

[J.R. Boye]

     I just wanted to say that Shane pointed out to me in 2006 that there is a correct method to be used if you want to apply the Staaken lozenge the way the factory did it. You need to study the Datafile photos and drawings closely to get the seams in the right positions on the wings. The wings were covered in 3 large sections and the bottom wing joints are in a different place from the top. There is a noticeable split in the lozenges at those points.
    Also, photos show that the fins and rudders were painted together so the lozenges match.  Probably the stabilizer and elevators were done the same.
   The Roden patterns will not do any of this for you. There is enough "material" on the sheets, but you need to come up with your own patterns for cutting if you want things to look right.
    I haven't gotten to the point of decal application on mine yet (not even close, I'm afraid). I'm glad to hear they perform well. I'm keeping mine in a cool, dry place and so far they are looking good. I don't have the pattern sheets interleaved.
                                     J.R. Boye

                        


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From: Dennis Ugulano <djuggie at comcast.net>

Everyone,

    I'm presently working on the new Staaken and just wanted to make a
comment about Roden's decals.  In my opinion, the quality of the decals
is first class.  I took the 23" wing and applied the decals to see what
I was getting into.  They come off the backing in about 15 seconds, they
are thin, flexible but very tough.  One word of caution, do not touch
them with a dry finger or onto a dry surface.  They grab immediately.
They will fold on themselves very quickly but with a lot of water, they
can be unfolded and put into place.

    Roden is to be highly commended on what was in my opinion one of their
weak points, their decals.

    Staaken Bomber:  Coming to an Internet Modeler near you in the not too
distant future.

Dennis
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