Here are my latest Shapeways 1/144 prints. I have not been able to find tail decals for the Short Bomber and Caudron G4 and, based on my last experiments, my hand is not steady enough to paint them free-style. Hopefully someone will make such decals eventually for a retrofit. Meanwhile, I am happy with the Shapeway models. This time I used Frosted Ultra Detail (FUD) plastic for the SE5a's. As delicate as they are, I think this was worth the additional cost. Also given how expensive Wings of Glory SE5a's have become, a Shapeway model is a good alternative and a simple paint job. The Short Bomber, like my earlier Handley Page 0/400 was a joy to make and paint.
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| Short Bomber by Kampfflieger |
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| Flight of SE5a's by Decapod |
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| Caudron G4 by Kampfflieger |
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| Caudron G-4 on reconnaissance near Verdun in 1917 |
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| Caudron G-4 on patrol near Laguna Niguel in 2014 |
