discussion Luftwaffe Markings: Letters, Numbers

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Does anyone know from which company a decal sheet (or, sheets) can be obtained containing early (1930's) German/Luftwaffe/Lufthansa letters and numbers? I've learned that the style used then is a type face titled "DIN 1451" (take a look at the civilian Ju-52's produced by Revell [1/48] or Italeri [1/72].)

I've searched LOTS of web sites and while there are some decals containing a few letter and numbers, but hsve not been successful in locating a manufacturer that produces 1/48 and/or 1/72 DIN 1451 letter and number sheets (similar to Superscale's US Letters and Numbers). There's nothing remotely similar on my Windows Fonts list.

I'd like to reproduce some of the Ju-52's used in 1930's Germany (e.g., Hitler's Ju-52 in which he flew to the 1934 Nuremberg Party Rally.......D-2600).

Whatever help you can offer is greatly appreciated.

Jeff Kanner, IPMS Eagle Squadron

Raleigh, NC USA

 

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Hey there fellow modeler, this is my first post ! I'm having problems my self with my ju-52 project. As for your problem I'm afraid at present I am of no use to you, but I will spend an hour or two on the net and have a look for you . I will also ask in my local hobby store as the guy usually has some random stuff laying about. The problem I'm having with my build is this: what is the actual paint scheme ? Bare metal ( aluminium ) and black, or is it a light grey and black ? As most model makers dress their ju-52's in military colors, it's hard to make comparisons. I've seen some very good examples on line, but to me they look too "silvery" , if that makes any sense ? It may be an aluminium daub ? I'm sorry I have been of no use to you my friend, but as I've said I will keep my eyes open.

Gerry Power

 

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Hi there again, I,ve found your decals for your hitler ju-52. They are available through a British company called Hannants. They are on the web under that name. I have ordered from them in the past and they are cool.