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Originally Posted by B.T.
Thank you, so far.
I completely agree, that proper unit ID (Tactical markings) would certainly be very rare. And if you'd see some tactical markings, these might stem from the original unit, in which the vehicle might have started in 1997. I t may be completely obsolete!
The WWII pics of foreign army vehicles are a good example. I can imagine, vehicles with larger surfaces would bear the pact marking on prominent places, even bigger than normal.
What do you think about the "Coalition V" on NATO vehicles? It is easy to paint, known to nearly everybody and has some kind of distinctiveness.
And: Does anybody of you have an idea about the combat identification panels (CIP)?
The reason I'm asking has to do with the diorama, I'm working on: These panels are relative large. As I understand it, they would only be a help in fighting by night (some kind of special infrared signature). But if I'm constructing a vehicle, I should apply those items first and have to "supply" the vehicle afterwards (Like rucks and bags, that would hang over the panels or maybe even strapped to them.). Technically CIPs could have made it to the party, we all know as the Twilight War. But has it been done?
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The CIPs have to be unobstructed to work properly: While some stuff will drape over to be sure, by and large, they have to be clear of obstructions. Bear also in mind that there is certain patterns developed for various vehicles, so while you might see a cheek piece off of an Abrams used elsewhere, it will still be the same shape and size as it should be.