1:35 Decal German Tactical Symbols WWII (part 2)

Decals HAD models 1:35 German Tactical Symbols WWII, part 2

This is a sheet of waterslide decals in 1:35 scale, the second part of the series of German tactical symbols of the Second World War. It is neither a kit nor parts of a vehicle but the markings with which a modeler finishes an already built and painted model.

German tactical markings in practice

Tactical marks were economical geometric symbols that indicated the type of unit, from armored and reconnaissance through artillery and engineer to supply and medical. They were most often painted in white or yellow on the fenders and rear plates, where they were visible from a distance, and they were completed by the divisional signs and registration numbers. It is exactly this layer of markings that turns a general model into the vehicle of a particular unit in a particular period.

Application tips

Prepare the area under a decal with a gloss varnish, otherwise air is trapped under the film and the marking silvers. Soak the decal briefly in lukewarm water, let it rest and only then slide it off the paper. On riveted and broken-up surfaces use a softener and press gently with a cotton swab. Once it is dry a matte varnish follows, and only after that come washes, pigments and dust effects.

Who the set is for

• Builders of German vehicles in 1:35 scale
• Modelers who place a vehicle in a particular unit
• Diorama makers working with several vehicles of one formation
• Those completing older kits with faded markings