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Decals-Foreign countries and units
barv
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Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 - 12:34 PM UTC
All,
The big question is---- Where do you find decals for other countries and little known units . Not all kits carry markings for what we may require so, is there an outlet or is it a case of ,"do it the hard way." I have tried drawing them and reducing,then painting over vith varnish---works but time consuming--don't have enough or have not got a decent pic to print on decal sheet--cost effective? Any bright ideas to circumvent this delema. Cannot really finish my model as I cannot get the markings to do it justice.

barv
brandydoguk
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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 - 04:35 PM UTC
Hi Barv,

Have you tried doing a search on Hannants site? They carry a massive range of aftermarket decals.
Tarok
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Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 - 05:51 PM UTC
Hi barv

Following our recent conversation, I can't help but throw my 2p in.

There are a few options.
For the more simple decals, the sort of more "generic" ones, like numbering and lettering templates and masks are available from a variety of manufacturers.
For the more country specific decals, these are often produced by local manufacturers that seldom even leave a blip on the radar. I'm guessing these are what you are after Your best solution here is to leave a post on that country's community forum and see what kind of feedback you get.
Many of us subscribe to the email notification of Community Forum posts, so even if someone is not per se a member of that community , they may see the topic and respond.

Good luck
Rudi
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