Airplanes used to be made of WOOD?!?!?

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Painting and airbrushing
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I typically build jet aircraft but have decided to try Eduards 1/72 scale Albatros DV. What is the best way to simulate the wood finish on the fuselage of this aircraft. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE[:)]

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Hi,

It seems that most folks use decals:

http://modelingmadness.com/reviews/w1/cleaveralbd5.htm

And this guy painted them. This link may be more useful because it covers a 1/72 scale plane:

http://www.rollmodels.net/nreviews/airplanes/72Albatros/johannes.htm

And here’s one more:

http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2003/03/stuff_eng_tech_wood_grain.htm

Regards,

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LUFBERY, I really like the technique with the acrylic and oil paints. Thanks so very much for the links. F4PHANTOMGUY

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No problem. Good luck with your build!

Regards,