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[Rowan Broadbent]

After a minor problem , we are now ready to send these out.

Very different from the Sopwith sheet - produced in a larger batch and with TEN colours and FOURTEEN options.

This sheet is aimed at the new Roden 32nd kit and it's later bretheren and the 48th scale Special Hobby Kit.

We may do 72nd later, if the demand is there, but these were expensive to do (because of the multiple colours) and a small run in 72nd would, I think, have ended up as too costly. If anyone is particularly interested in the smaller scale, PM me and we'll see what can be done!

These are the options covered, fifteen in total but space restrictions meant that there is one difference between the two sheets:



The 32nd scale set consists of two A5 sheets, first the individual markings:



Note the four different versions of the Sioux warrior - the outline shape was done with an aluminium stencil but individuals had their own variations - one is not finished - as seen in a photograph of that particular aircraft. There is also an example of the earlier Seminole chief head, worn by the commander's early SPAD and as seen on the Lafayette Nieuports. It was described by one of the pilots as not fierce enough ("it looks like an old lady in a drooping bonnet"!) which led to the adoption of the distinctly scary Sioux version!

The second 32nd A5 sheet is of national markings for French and USAS aircraft - note that both the French blue used initially by the 103rd and the later, darker USAS blue are included:



As with the Pup sheets, the colours shown here are not truly representative of the sheets - particularly the two shades of blue The colours have been matched to the latest research. The cockades are presented in the 1,3,5 proportions particular to all SPAD aircraft in French (and USAS) service.

In 48th scale the packed A5 sheet contains the national markings as well and six various sioux heads!



Prices are:

32001 £21.34

48002 £14.47

P&P £1.10 to the UK, ££1.57 to European destinations and £2.09 to the rest of the world

Place orders via email to:

pheon.models@hotmail.co.uk.

Edited by Rowan Broadbent, 12 April 2009 - 10:53 PM.

[Rowan Broadbent]

These arrived today and I'm knocked out by Fantasy Printshop's quality, once again.

We had a minor problem, in that the white outline to one of the letters didn't get printed, so these are being done separately and I should have them early next week, so the pre-orders will be sent out then.

If you liked the Pups, you'll love these!

[Grobère]

I don't want to be too dogmatic about the colours of the 1st World War, and moreover about the french ones, but I think the blue of the french "cocardes" of the time could be more of a ultramarine hue. To give you an idea, check the pics of that site: http://memorial.flight.free.fr/

[Rowan Broadbent]

I don't want to be too dogmatic about the colours of the 1st World War, and moreover about the french ones, but I think the blue of the french "cocardes" of the time could be more of a ultramarine hue. To give you an idea, check the pics of that site: http://memorial.flight.free.fr/

Bonsoir Grobère,

As I said above "As with the Pup sheets, the colours shown are not truly representative of the sheets..." frankly the colours (the blues in particular) shown above are way off those of the sheet. I visited La Ferte Alais last year and took careful note of the colours they have used. The shade I have specified for the decal printing is much closer to their colours. Some have suggested that the blue should be a much greyer shade. I disagree with that and I believe the Memorial Flight researchers have the right idea. Too many seem to regard Guynemere's SPAD at le Bourget as representative, seeming to forget that the original colour was a vegetable dye and the paint on that SPAD is 90 years old...

I am certain that some will not like my colour choices but I have done some research myself and I'm prepared to stand by the choices I've made. If you have access to a Pantone reference book, the colour I have used is 3015C - also identified as a good match by Alan Durkota in French Aircraft of the First World War by Dr James Davilla and Arthur Soltan. If you have the Aviatik SPAD VII monograph, they also have chosen a similar hue for their artwork.

Order a sheet and you'll see what I mean!!

[Steve Collins]

How does the opportunity to get these in 1/72 look, Rowan?

[Rowan Broadbent]

How does the opportunity to get these in 1/72 look, Rowan?

Steve, you have a PM.

[Rowan Broadbent]

Bonjour et bienvenue a tout nos visiteurs Francais!

Ici on peut passe les commandes en Francais, mais il faut payer en GBP (£), malgre tout! Paypal est la soloution pour touts nos visiteurs etrangers.

J'ai prevu de produire des planches bien Francaises, si il y a un marche. Pour le moment nous n'avons pas eu beaucoup d'acheteurs Francais, sans doute a cause de l'absence de sujets sur l'Aeronautique Militaire. Merci de nous envoyer vos suggestions et commandes sur:

pheon.models@hotmail.co.uk

Notre site internet verra le jour d'ici peu.

[Warren]

Hi Rowan.
Is it possible to buy the 1/32 sheet of national markings by itself as there are 15 aircraft markings to choose from and it would be nice to be able to use more than just two of the sets on the main sheet.
Cheers
Warren

[Rowan Broadbent]

Hi Rowan.
Is it possible to buy the 1/32 sheet of national markings by itself as there are 15 aircraft markings to choose from and it would be nice to be able to use more than just two of the sets on the main sheet.
Cheers
Warren

Hello Warren, drop me a line at pheon.models@hotmail.co.uk and we'll see what we can do.