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Are there any sources for 1/72nd scale US nuclear subs markings such as the escape hatches and draft markings?
Thank you,
Dave
Thank you,
Dave
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Dave,
Unless you're building a model of a ship in its sea trials period, you can ditch the escape hatch markings. The draft marks can be done up from a sheet of Woodland Graphics dry transfers of the correct height. I'm moving and don't remember the correct height for a 6" 1:1 scale numeral. Somebody out there can help!
Take care,
Bill -
Hope this helps.If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.Comment
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Do the escape hatch markings(but not the draft markings) come off rapidly from exposure to the water or from being walked on? I did see a pic of some SEALs exiting a sub and the escape hatch markings were barely visible...Comment
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The hatch markings get painted over. The draft marks wear pretty well and only get touched up every once in a while. Sailor feet are highly abrasive and wear the paint down near the hatch in a good size patch. After a bit, each boat will have a new coat of paint applied to the deck on that hatch wear spot. Since the hatch markings are under a natural wear spot, the black over coat gets worn away and you can see them. After a couple of years, and multiple layers of black deck paint, they're gone for good.
What happened to the link I posted yesterday?
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Bill,Originally posted by wlambing View Post
...I'd like to know the answer to that question as well. Looking at the forum log files I don't see anything that explains where your post went.
And in case anyone is wondering, yes....I saw Bill's post with the Woodland Scenics url for the correct set.
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If you can cut, drill, saw, hit things and swear a lot, you're well on the way to building a working model sub.Comment
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Ahhh.....good job! And much appreciated.
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Bill- I sent you a PM yesterday that you posted it in a a different thread than I think you meant.Originally posted by JWLaRue View PostBill,
...I'd like to know the answer to that question as well. Looking at the forum log files I don't see anything that explains where your post went.
And in case anyone is wondering, yes....I saw Bill's post with the Woodland Scenics url for the correct set.
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Weird computer mysteries of the universe!!!
Here's the beastie now!
https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscen...how/item/MG747
This is the address for the dry transfers to use for draft marks and hull numbers. The 1/16" would be the correct size for 1/96 scale, and 1/8" would be correct for 1/48. 3/32" would be good for the 1/72 scale numerals you seek. Takes time to apply, but when done, look quite good! I've used 'em for years.
Good luck!
BillComment
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The address doesn't work for me, looks like the middle got abbreviated into dots?Comment
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Chris,
I fixed it for Bill. Should work now.
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Thanks-just ordered...Comment
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