Eduard D48023 Lozenge 5-color lower 1/48 – Masking Decal for the Underside of World War I Aircraft

Eduard D48023 Lozenge 5-color lower in 1/48 scale is a professional decal set designed to replicate the characteristic five-color "Lozenge" camouflage on the lower surfaces of wings and tailplanes of German aircraft from the First World War. The product comes from the renowned Czech modeling accessories manufacturer Eduard, known for its high quality as well as dedication to historical accuracy and detail.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use: Germany (German Empire)
• Historical era: World War I (1914-1918)
• Set material: Precision water slide decal
• Category: Modeling decal – accessories for plastic models
• Recommended for aircraft: Albatros D.V, Fokker D.VII, Roland D.VI, Halberstadt CL.II, Rumpler C.IV, Pfalz D.XII, and other Luftstreitkräfte machines

Lozenge camouflage is one of the most recognizable and difficult patterns to hand-paint, used on the undersides of German aircraft during World War I. It consisted of regularly arranged, five-color polygons (lozenges), designed to break up the aircraft’s silhouette against the ground and reduce its visibility to enemy observers and fighters.

The Eduard D48023 decal has been developed with the utmost attention to color accuracy and exact replication of the lozenge pattern’s size and shape, in accordance with archival historical documentation. This is a perfect product for both advanced modelers and all aviation and history enthusiasts who value perfect realism in the finish of their models. Ideal for use on models from renowned brands such as Eduard, Roden or Revell in 1/48 scale.

The difficulty level of decal application is rated at 2/5 – a detailed application instruction is included in the set, and the excellent quality of the material makes it easier to achieve precise fit on the wing and fuselage surfaces. We especially recommend this product to WWI-era model restorers, demanding collectors, and modelers seeking a historically accurate finish without time-consuming masking and hand painting. Eduard decals are the best way to achieve an impressive and authentic finish for German aircraft models.