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Balkenkreuz/Swastika Dimensions

I’m trying to find out the dimensions of the above markings that were applied to Luftwaffe aircraft, any info would be of great help.

One thing that intrigues me, after an aircraft has been repainted, and markings have been applied, how are the correct dimensions obtained?, can anybody help me with this?

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By: JDK - 25th March 2008 at 03:14

Looks fine to me, now. πŸ˜‰

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By: Smith - 25th March 2008 at 00:56

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Thanks Skyraider … and maybe I should follow your link eh?

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By: Skyraider3D - 25th March 2008 at 00:50

Sorted! πŸ˜‰

NB. That info was already in the Luftarchiv.de link I posted earlier πŸ™‚

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By: Smith - 25th March 2008 at 00:46

what the !!!

Damn thing keeps rotating !!! Who can I email it to to try and fix the problem?

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By: Smith - 25th March 2008 at 00:12

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OK, Easter is over and I have the book I’m referencing with me. It is Airfix magazine guide 10, Luftwaffe Camouflage of World War 2, by Bryan Philpott, published 1975 by Patrick Stevens Ltd.

There’s heaps of quality detail, including Condor Legion, the standard early war splinter camouflage pattern masks, positioning diagrams and measurements for aircraft markings, Gruppen guides, you name it.

This page (fairly average scan but trust it’s legible) addresses your question 109E.

Please bear in mind that as the war wore on, conformity with these guidelines decreased and unit/aircraft variances crept in, for all sorts of good reasons.

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By: Smith - 18th March 2008 at 21:42

Would like to see the info you have πŸ™‚

Back from Melbourne (jeez it was HOT ~ hottest March days on record ~ and like a dust bowl) and back at work today. Will try to remember to bring the book into work tomorrow to scan some pages for you.

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By: JΓ€gerMarty - 15th March 2008 at 20:52

I have some great books on Luftwaffe camoflage and markings by Ken Merrick and Michael Ullman, can check them if you are after a specific aircraft.
All are listed and the varieties they carried

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By: Me-109E - 15th March 2008 at 17:11

pix of panel….

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By: Rocketeer - 13th March 2008 at 21:10

pix of panel….

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By: Me-109E - 13th March 2008 at 08:15

The dimensions of the various markings on Luftwaffe aircraft are well documented. Are you interested in any types in particular?

Here’s some stuff to get you started: http://www.luftarchiv.de/index.htm?/flugzeugbau/kenungen.htm

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By: Me-109E - 13th March 2008 at 08:12

I have an Airfix Luftwaffe camouflage guide from years ago … and I’ve just had it returned to me by a modeller I’d loaned it to. It includes all sorts of interesting information including specific measurements for all markings.

I will check it out this evening if I can (BUT – I will also be packing to get off to Melbourne for the F1 opener!).

Don

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By: Skyraider3D - 12th March 2008 at 22:38

The dimensions of the various markings on Luftwaffe aircraft are well documented. Are you interested in any types in particular?

Here’s some stuff to get you started: http://www.luftarchiv.de/index.htm?/flugzeugbau/kenungen.htm

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By: Smith - 12th March 2008 at 22:23

I have an Airfix Luftwaffe camouflage guide from years ago … and I’ve just had it returned to me by a modeller I’d loaned it to. It includes all sorts of interesting information including specific measurements for all markings.

I will check it out this evening if I can (BUT – I will also be packing to get off to Melbourne for the F1 opener!).

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By: Me-109E - 12th March 2008 at 20:41

interesting questions! I have one of the original underwing skins from 1190 which IIRC has remains of on balkenkreuz under the other….could phot it if you like?

Bloody hell, now thats what I call a fantastic piece of history to own!!

I would love some pics and dimensions if you don’t mind, will pm you my email address

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By: Rocketeer - 12th March 2008 at 20:38

interesting questions! I have one of the original underwing skins from 1190 which IIRC has remains of on balkenkreuz under the other….could phot it if you like?

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