"Unknown contact markers" Topic
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| Bozkashi Jones | 12 Nov 2021 12:43 p.m. PST |
One of the things that causes tension in modern naval wargames is not knowing exactly what's out there until you have an identification, either by electronic or visual means. I've used various markers over the years but never really been happy with any of them. Then I found some 1″ fighter shapes on etsy, laser cut from wood. They were a couple of quid, I think, for about 25. Then a little searching brought up some ovals which were again a couple of quid for something like 200. Coupled with some bases I already had and painted yellow (the NATO Joint Military Symbology colour for unknown contacts) with 4-digit track numbers and I have some nice tactile markers to push around until the model is placed on the table. The air contacts have 2mm diameter magnets underneath so they sit on top of my flight stands. |
79thPA  | 12 Nov 2021 12:56 p.m. PST |
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 Editor in Chief Bill   | 12 Nov 2021 1:28 p.m. PST |
For prop planes, found these 'dollhouse' products on AliExpress, but they have a hole in one wingtip (for string to hang them) – link LITKO sells acrylic 'scanner blip' markers – link |
| Stryderg | 12 Nov 2021 3:17 p.m. PST |
Easy and functional, I like 'em. |
| Bozkashi Jones | 13 Nov 2021 7:18 a.m. PST |
Cheers guys Bill – nice find |
| Oberlindes Sol LIC | 13 Nov 2021 10:48 a.m. PST |
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| CeruLucifus | 13 Nov 2021 10:58 a.m. PST |
Great idea. The Litko scanner blip tokens are excellent as well, but lack the bragging rights of being DIY. |
| Joe Legan | 18 Nov 2021 6:16 p.m. PST |
Very nice. I have tried to put "unknowns"into my air games and have not succeeded. But now I know where to get the markers. |
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