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George Grasse · 20 June 2008, 05:39 AM

In the recent issue of Windsock Worldwide Vo. 24, No.3 May/June 2008 (was called Windsock International) out of the UK is a serious and thought provoking article by the artist Allan Forbes entitled "Idflieg Colour Conundrums". His hypothesis is the relative simplicity of using a few pigments which are modified chemically to produce a range of colors. He displays a color palette showing his test results. I have always felt that Germany ingenuity was used to simplify a least-cost approach to finishing aircraft.

I have used Misterkit paints because, as an artist, their colors have that certain feel of realism. In fact, I am so concerned that they will disappear that I have matched their colors and created paint chips for ModelMaster, Vallejo, Andrea, Humbrol, Tamiya, and so on. I'm concerned also that these brands might work better with a brush or airbrush under certain conditions.

I am trying to understand Idflieg's camouflage directives but I can't seem to find reliable sources with order numbers, dates, and description of the directive changes. I would appreciate some help here.

20 June 2008, 05:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
George Grasse Observer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, Virginia Posts: 7	WW1 German Colors In the recent issue of Windsock Worldwide Vo. 24, No.3 May/June 2008 (was called Windsock International) out of the UK is a serious and thought provoking article by the artist Allan Forbes entitled "Idflieg Colour Conundrums". His hypothesis is the relative simplicity of using a few pigments which are modified chemically to produce a range of colors. He displays a color palette showing his test results. I have always felt that Germany ingenuity was used to simplify a least-cost approach to finishing aircraft. I have used Misterkit paints because, as an artist, their colors have that certain feel of realism. In fact, I am so concerned that they will disappear that I have matched their colors and created paint chips for ModelMaster, Vallejo, Andrea, Humbrol, Tamiya, and so on. I'm concerned also that these brands might work better with a brush or airbrush under certain conditions. I am trying to understand Idflieg's camouflage directives but I can't seem to find reliable sources with order numbers, dates, and description of the directive changes. I would appreciate some help here.