Painting on the two recent Shapeways models is underway. The two models are the Caudron R.11 haevy escort fighter and the Letord light bomber / recon kite. Both planes shall be painted in the French four color camouflage used to the end of the war. My friend Scott had experience painting a pair of Salmson's using this pattern and recommended the following color palette;
Folk Art Forest Moss -
Vallejo Reflective Green
Vallejo Camo Orange Ochre
Game Color Charred Brown
Vallejo Black
Undersides: Folk Art Lemonade
I made one small tweak to accommodate paint that I had on hand;
Folk Art Forest Moss -
Vallejo Reflective Green
Vallejo Camo Orange Ochre
Vallejo Flat Brown
Vallejo Black
Undersides: Folk Art Lemona
The Letord is a similar project, but for variety, I've reversed the color pattern on the wings.
Folk Art Forest Moss -
Vallejo Reflective Green
Vallejo Camo Orange Ochre
Game Color Charred Brown
Vallejo Black
Undersides: Folk Art Lemonade
I made one small tweak to accommodate paint that I had on hand;
Folk Art Forest Moss -
Vallejo Reflective Green
Vallejo Camo Orange Ochre
Vallejo Flat Brown
Vallejo Black
Undersides: Folk Art Lemona
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| Here's a good overview of the R.11. It's a nice clean casting and the repeated coasts of gloss coat have filled the surface nicely. |
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| View from the starboard quarter. |
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| view from the port quarter. |
The Letord is a similar project, but for variety, I've reversed the color pattern on the wings.
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| In this view the flat brown has been painted on the rear fuselage. Compare this to the prior photo. |
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| The Letord had prominent radiators and engine struts. Combined with the negative stagger on the wings and you've got a fairly unique airplane! |