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Hi Guys, where can I get german swastikas, specifically the one used on the tail, in 1/32nd scale? I ordered from Hannants , but 3 months now and still not here. Last time I use them!!!

Interesting, did they have in stock or is your order on 'back-order' status?

I have used Hannants the past eight years, and my packages are always dispatched within 24-48 hours after the order has been placed.

As a matter of fact, placed a order last week Tue evening (after close of business), it was posted on Wed morning....arrived in Abu Dhabi today.

Other option have you considered masking it and spraying the markings?

I don't think the problem lies with Hannants. I think it's good old SA post office which at best is hit and miss. I'm still waiting for my B-58 decals from Caracal in the USA after 8 months. They're either lost or someone thought that there was cash in the envelope. Swines

Just contact Hannants, via e-mail and ask on which date the package was dispatched, and the tracking number.

I have all that. It took two months to reach JIMC, been sitting there since. My previous order from Hannants also took 3 months.

Mavdecals can make some up for me. I just need the correct sizes for 1/32. Can someone please help out with that?

You can find the measurements of the different German insignia in this site:

http://www.luftarchiv.de/index.htm?/flu ... nungen.htm

You just have to accept the declaration on the first page. You might have to scroll down to see the tick box.

This has to do with German law and the sensitivity of the swastika in Germany, which by law is forbidden to display on other than historic photos.

The site is in German, abut the measurements are international fortunately.

Thanks

Just checking on ARC. Similar question posed by Gerhard there. One in the same, Drifter ?

I found some more information that may help you:

If this helps, This survey was undertaken for the preparation of Almark Decals sheets A35 and A1 (revised) and is not exhaustive. A/C type followed by marking overall dimension (earliest size first). Note 177 swastika, 1000 mm, is to inner black only, overall is proportioned at 1086.

Upper Cross

108(900); 109(900); 111(1000); 129(1000); 177(1000/900); 190(910); 217(1000); 262(630).

Under Cross

108(800/750; 109(900); 111(2000); 177(1900); 190(900/910); 217(1750); 262(800/810).

Fuselage

108(800); 109(600/900); 111(1800/1400); 129(1000); 177(1600/1500); 190(800/810); 217(1250); 262(800).

Swastika

88(650); 108(300); 109(300; 111(710/650); 129(420); 177(1000 – centre black/900); 190(540/530 – solid black/480); 217(420); 222(1350); 262(430).

Hey Drifter,

Have you tried The Aviation Shop?

Regards,
Stratobat

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Yes, none in 1/32 scale. I got some from Mavdecals, and ironically the ones I ordered from Hannants arrived the same day.