"Russian/Soviet propaganda poster decals from Sgts' Mess" Topic

Well, we thought about the suggestion from last week and here we have it:

link

What scale are they?

Yes … some great choices there …

Phil
P.B.Eye-Candy

Since his WW2 figures are 20mm, his decals probably are ~1:72. But they should be good for 28mm size as well.

Jim

OK. Any chance you'll do a set of German tactical numbers that are in numerical sequence, preferably Early War solid white so I can finally finish my assorted 1/72 scale panzers appropriately and make 'em all easily identified one from the other on the wargame table?

Pleeeeease!!! Pretty please with jam on top!!!

Leland R. Erickson
Metal Express
metal-express.net

Thank you for your comments! We're pleased everyone likes them! Yes, they're 1/72nd and we'll give the German numbers some serious thought as well…

Sarge,

I ask, no BEG you to do so, as there are a number of Early War fast build German panzer kits out now that don't come with decals, including the Panzer 38(t) produced by Pegasus, the Panzer II produced by S-Model, and the various Panzers from Armourfast, to say nothing of the many metal and/or resin kits produced by other manufacturers.

I can find plenty of appropriate balkankuz, plenty of divisional markings, but for the life of me no solid white tactical numbers on the same sheet that are sequential and in enough numbers to allow one to number a panzer company suitable for those of us that play in 1/72 scale.

Right now I have a small mob of early war Panzers sans tactical numbers. I would dearly love to rectify that omission and expand the horde to a whole new level, but the lack of tactical numbers has me stymied.

Further, as I am an equally inveterate science fiction wargamer and model builder, I can assure you that such a sheet of solid white tactical numbers would be doing multiple duties, from starship hull numbers to tactical markings on a company of anti-gravity tanks, from facilities building numbers on an industrial mining colony on Arcturus VII, to the tactical numbers on a troop of combat robots.

Once upon a time there was a sheet of WW2 German tactical number waterslide decals produced by Squadron here in the US, but alas, that was more than a few years ago, and what is out there is overwhelmingly mid or late war or DAK, but no love for us Fall Weiss/Fall Gelb/Fall Rot crowd!

Leland R. Erickson
Metal Express
metal-express.net

We have succumbed (if that's spelt correctly!) and asked the desginer to see if he can do that for us… Keep watching this space as they say!

Good idea about the science fiction use for them. We never thought of that and it makes sense.

Hope you like them when they come!

Sarge,

I will keep my long range scanners tuned in your direction! You may rest assured that I am going to be all over such a sheet especially if it is arranged to follow German tactical doctrine, i.e.. as explained and demonstrated on the bottom of this site page: link

Examples:

Yes, rest assured that I will use them for sci-fi as well, as I've been using waterside decals for historical subjects in a very shameless manner for over 30 years now: blackwidowpilot.blogspot.com

Further, would you consider making a sheet of British tank names both historical and whimsical? Those too I would use and in my case for sci fi projects more than historical (although I will build a BEF force in 1/72 scale before I shed my mortal coils, upon that you may rest assured)…

Leland R. Erickson
Metal Express
metal-express.net

I like it – I've copied this link to the designer!

We'd give the British a thought… If there's anything very specialist you need I could put you in touch with the decal designer but I'm assured he's working on them and knowing him they'll be spot on!

Sarge,

well, I was hoping that in addition to historically accurate British tank names including Fray Bentos, Musical Box, and Cuckoo, that some apocryphal names (I have a list!!!) would also make it into production, as alas, my hand is not as steady as it used to be, and my aging eyes less sharp, so if it's fancy lettering or detailing I want, I have to rely upon decals such as you make!

If you want my list of suggested names, I can e-mail it to you with my complements!

Leland R. Erickson
Metal Express
metal-express.net

Sarge,

I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest just a few tank names, some historical, some apocryphal in the hopes that you'll issue a set and spare me the indignity of fielding a company or three of unnamed BEF tanks and sci fi AFVs in equal measure! So, here's my wish list of names for such a sheet of waterslide decals:

A Troop

Archaeopteryx

Archer

Antioxident

Apocryphal

B Troop

Battleaxe

Bumbershoot

Bombay

Bishop

C Troop

Cacophony

Crusher

Crumpet

Clang

D Troop

Dundee

Dodo

Doggerel

Demon

E Troop

Exeter

Excelsior

Exterminator

Extremist

F Troop

Fantasm

Feudal

Fiend

Fusilier

G Troop

Goon

Gargoyle

Gargantua

Guardian

H Troop

Harry

Henry

Hotspur

Halcyon

I Troop

Intrepid

Infernal

Interloper

Invictus

J Troop

Jubjub

Junior

Jacob

Jinx

K Troop

Killer

Kingpin

Klank

Kinetic

L Troop

Lackadaisical

Lulu

Lumber

Lancer

M Troop

Mangler

Masher

Monster

Mumba

N Troop

Noxious

Noun

Nasty

Noncompliant

O Troop

Occidental

Old School

Octogenerian

Onslow

P Troop

Persistent

Prudence

Petunia

Piranha

Q Troop

Queen

Question Mark

Queequeg

Quiescent

R Troop

Riever

Ravager

Rapacious

Revenge

S Troop

Superb

Swiftsure

Stinger

Slasher

T Troop

Tanglefoot

Trumpeter

Tumbler

Topper

U Troop

Unrepentant

Ungulate

Underdog

Underhill

V Troop

Victorious

Valorous

Vainglorious

Vicious

W Troop

Wicked

Werewolf

Wildebeest

Watusi

X Troop

Xavier

Xanthippe

Xanthoderm

Xebec

Y Troop

Yahoo

Yikyak

Youngster

Yorkist

Z Troop

Zebra

Zabernist

Zakuska

Zebu

Pick and choose, discard the lot, but I hope this inspires you to produce a sheet of tank names in white color font suitable for British AFVs, as you maye rest assured that I for one will indeed use such sheets for both sci fi and WW2 historical subjects in equal measure!

Leland R. Erickson
Metal Express
metal-express.net

Thanks for the list. Our decal designer is due here on Thursday and we will put these to him… Would you like us to give him your details with reference to the sci fi?

I am at his and your disposal pro bono. I'll send you my direct contact information via your website's contact page.

Leland R. Erickson
Metal Express
metal-express.net