1/32 - WW1 German Naval Hex - Printed linen - faded

Following the official 1916 directive for German naval aircraft - three hexagons of "grey blue, grey brown, grey violet" - we have achieved a balance of those three colours resulting in a satisfyingly "English Channel" palette for both painted and later printed linen effects.

For late 1917 machines and beyond use this printed linen effect, available both in faded, as displayed here, or factory fresh effect (ATT32049). Use a cream gloss undercoat for solid surfaces. 

Though dyes did not fade quickly the protective varnish coverings perished and "bloomed" creating faded effects - some seaplanes saw service beyond the Great War