moosemodeler Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Hello all, might someone be able to provided the dimensions of the stripe marking that is on the B-52D wing tanks with the SEA paint scheme ? I don't currently posses one of the decal sheets with this marking on it and am trying to replicate it . Looking for either the scale or actual dimensions either would work fine .. Thanks in advance .. Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) The total length of Revellogram's decal, including the three-digit number, is 7 1/16". It's just a hair over 1/32" wide. HTH, hope to see some pics of the BUFF at some point! Jonah Edited November 17, 2016 by Gator52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moosemodeler Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Hey Jonah, Thank you very much for the info and reply it helps !! I will post some pics probably soon, hopefully soon a lot of life stuff going on this week ... should slow down in a day or two .. Thanks again for the info .. Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael A. Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Robert, It is my belief that a 2" wide reflective tap was used to make a stripe along the outer edge / side of the external fuel tanks on B-52s during this period. The last 3 digits of the aircraft's serial number was also crafted using the reflective tape and appeared in the center of the stripe on at least some aircraft as well. The reflective tape helps prevent flight line accidents such as driving into an aircraft at night and the abbreviated serial number helps locate a particular aircraft, again at night. Good luck on your project and keep us posted with your progress. Michael A. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moosemodeler Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Hello Michael .. Thank you for the reply and info ! And I hope to post some pics soon of my project ... Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 These shots may or may not help: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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