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1/24 Swastikas???

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  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Nortfield, Vermont
1/24 Swastikas???
Posted by gunner19k on Saturday, April 9, 2005 12:25 AM
My Airfix Ju-87B decal sheet is missing the prominent swastikas seen on the tailfin (apparently a PC move by the manufacturer Black Eye [B)]); Anyone know where I can get a few? The version I plan on doing is Oblt. Otto Blumers plane of 9 Staffel, St. G 1, Omer, France 1940...

Another question is (since online photos of Otto's particular plane lack the swastika), were these markings used only in specific theater/campaigns or were they painted on all Luftwaffe aircraft?
"I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same of them" - John Wayne as "The Shootist" WIP's- Revell 1/32 P-47D Thunderbolt Tamiya 1/48 A6M5 Zero Academy 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt Airfix 1/24 Ju-87 Stuka
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Cornebarrieu (near Blagnac), France
Posted by Torio on Sunday, April 24, 2005 9:23 PM
As far as I know, all Luftwaffe aircraft wore Swastikas, even civilian aircraft since 1933, I think. What can save you is that all German crosses were strictly normalized in terms of dimensions, so it should be easy to make your two swastikas in 1/24 ( one on each side of the rudder, the same symbol, no symetry as in British or French fin flashes ). You'll find references in a lot of books ( Aero Detail, etc...) I have examples at hand but I don't know how to post pictures ( yes, Mr FSM, I do understand the principle but I never did it ). If you send me an email address, I'll scan it and send it to you.

Thank you all for coming José

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