Coolbank Crusader Questions about British Tank Markings

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Coolbank Crusader Questions about British Tank Markings

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Please refer to my pictures in "Show Off"

The white 40 on a red square????

The rhino???

Black 19 in a yellow circle???

Red triangle with a 6 in the upper right quadrant???

Alternating white and red vertical bars???
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Most of the markings seem OK, although some are in the wrong places. For example, the yellow bridge capacity marking was only on the front. The brigade marking (square with the number) was on the left side, both when viewed from the front and rear. Similarly, the division marking was on the right side. The marking of two different divisions on one tank is also incorrect. The rhino designated the 1st Armoured Division, and the desert rat designated the 7th Armoured Division. So you have to decide one or the other ;)
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:headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: Should have asked earlier.

Thx for your knowledge!
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On that note, has anyone found an aftermarket set of decals that would suit this model?
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Try Forgebear or Peddinghaus.
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Kaczor, I was able to fix my decals. Thx.
Went with the rat over the rhino.
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michaelwhittmann wrote: Thu Sep 18, 2025 1:36 am Try Forgebear or Peddinghaus.
No joy from either unfortunately
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Hi Michael
I found this whilst researching tank markings for my Crusader
https://uktankmarkings.wordpress.com/wp ... red-01.png
and this
https://tank-markings.blogspot.com/p/br ... rview.html
B_man
unfortunately i cant find decals in 1/16th for it yet
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I don't know if they still do but "Peddinghaus" used to offer a bespoke service.
I think I am about to upset someone :haha:
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90% of decals are for German tanks. Need more diversity.
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