36 inch decals

[Ron Pearcy]

Does anyone know where to get black 36 inch,1:48 scale (19mm) decals of RAF squadron codes.
Thanks in anticipation.

 

[mikewint]

On Ebay:

NEW Xtradecal X48050 1:48 RAF WWII Bomber Squadron code letters and numbers

Colorado Decals 48050 1:48 RAF Serial Letters and Numbers Black. 48"

Techmod Decals 1/48 U.S.LETTERS & NUMBERS IN BLACK 4" to 36" Sizes
eBay item number:
132991169256

 

[Ron Pearcy]

Brilliant. Thank you.

 

[Airframes]

Hannants.
If the required size is not available in 1/48th, check for the equivalent, in a larger size, in 1/72nd.

 

[mikewint]

in a larger size, in 1/72nd.

Terry did your finger slip? A 1/72 decal of a 36" letter would have to be of an actual 54" letter
However in 1/32 decals he could use an actual 24" letter
He's looking for a decal letter/number .75" in height

 

[Airframes]

No error. Either use a larger 1/72nd scale decal, or a smaller 1/32nd scale decal, whichever fits the required size and is available.
I've had to do it quite often, when required 1/48th decals weren't available, and now have a stock of selected 1/72nd scale decals for this purpose, in larger sizes, which fit for 1/48th scale.

 

[Wurger]

I agree with you Terry. Here you are...

36" = 91,44 cm what is:

1:72 - 1,27 cm
1:48 - 1,905 cm (19 mm)
1:32 - 2,8575 cm
1:24 - 3,81 cm

54" = 137,16 cm what is:

1:72 - 1,905 cm (19mm)
1:48 - 2,8575 cm
1:32 - 4,28625 cm
1:24 - 5,715 cm

So it is clearly seen that the 36" code letter of 1:48 scale can be replaced by the 54" marking in 1:72 scale. Also the 54" letter in 1:48 scale is of the same size the 36" marking in 1:32 is.

 

[Ron Pearcy]

That got everyone thinking. Excellent help as always.
Thanks fellas.

 

[mikewint]

I understand but I did not think that a 1/72 scale version of a 54" letter/number decal would exist. I've seen 48" letter/numbers in scale decals but a 54"?
Did RAF planes carry 4 foot 6 inch letters/numbers?

 

[GrauGeist]

Did RAF planes carry 4 foot 6 inch letters/numbers?

Short Sunderland and Stirling, Avro Lancaster and Manchester come to mind...

 

[Wurger]

I understand but I did not think that a 1/72 scale version of a 54" letter/number decal would exist. I've seen 48" letter/numbers in scale decals but a 54"?
Did RAF planes carry 4 foot 6 inch letters/numbers?

I agree it may be a trouble with finding of the decals of the letter size. But the decal markings in 1/32 scale for the 24" and the 18" letters in 1/24. These also can be the 36" (19mm) letters for the 1/48 scale. All of the decal markings are offered by many manufacturers, I would say.

24" = 60,96 cm
1:32 - 1,905 cm (19mm)

18" = 45,72 cm
1:24 - 1,905 cm (19mm)

 

[fubar57]

What might Ron be using these on?

 

[Wurger]

For a model ????

Here is the Xtradecal X32023 1/32 RAF Code Letters / Numbers 24" Sky Model Decals

 

[fubar57]

Bombers had a 54" C1 fuselage roundel and this last post by Snautzer01 shows the letters to be about the same size, not that these shown are 54", just an example.

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[Ron Pearcy]

Hi Fubar. I'm building a 1:48 Beaufighter Mk.X and I messed up one of the squadron code letters on the fuselage and needed a replacement. Unfortunately I didn't have the correct letter in the spares box.

 

[Wurger]

Do you have any pic showing the decal marking applied? Is it damaged or just you confused with another letter?

 

[Ron Pearcy]

Damaged beyond repair. It's the letter J on the opposite side to this picture

 

[Wurger]

Actually I wanted to see the damaged letter. What happened, cacked or was torn? Have the decal makings been sealed with the clear coat yet?

 

[Ron Pearcy]

When I removed it from the backing sheet it just curled up and I couldn't straighten it out.
Clear coat has been applied.

 

[Wurger]

OK I see, Did it happen to the entire decal I mean the DM+ roundel+ J or just to the J letter only? Do you have still the curled J letter?