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Pennant numbers Specification for RN ships
« on: March 08, 2018, 02:05:18 am »

Hello
I am wanting pennant numbers for a 1:48 RN Castle Class and a 1:96 RN Fearless Class; that is the large number on hull sides and stern.


For some strange reason I cannot find the specification of these number sets and yet I am sure that there must have been "rules" for them.


Yes I can see that they are of an untypical font and that the RN style is different to the US and that RN numbers were black over white.


I have found that BECC company is a supplier to model shops but that although they do a range, for some reason after 25mm tall letters the next size is 38. A basic calculation gives me the impression that 30mm might be suitable for 1:48 but I could  likely be wrong. Also how much white should be visible around the letter. At first glance the Becc 38mm looks very stark on the model. I decided to lightly place a letter on the hull. I must say that I was not wowed or convinced.


Can anyone help me with this enquiry.


Toby
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Re: Pennant numbers Specification for RN ships
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2018, 05:27:46 am »

Toby.... a simple Google search on RN Castle Class .....then open the Wiki link

From this you will find a table on vessels........then a sub table on RN vessels of this Castle Class complete with the Pennant Number

Just where are you looking  %)???

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Re: Pennant numbers Specification for RN ships
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2018, 10:00:28 am »

Toby.... a simple Google search on RN Castle Class .....then open the Wiki link

From this you will find a table on vessels........then a sub table on RN vessels of this Castle Class complete with the Pennant Number

Just where are you looking  %) ???
Knowing what the numbers should be is useful.  However, the question was "What Size should they be?"


I did some numbers for a USN ship by using a colour laser to print on white sticky back vinyl, then cutting round after placing them.  It was a PITA to do on a 1:125 model, might be easier on a larger one.  I could have just stuck the plastic on and removed the numbers, then used the plastic as a stencil mask and painted the numbers.
There is plenty of documentation for USN giving painting specifications, but I haven't found anything corresponding for RN.  The best bet would be to have a side-on photo and do some careful measuring of something of known size on the ship and the numbers, then working out the right size and aspect ratio.
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Re: Pennant numbers Specification for RN ships
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2018, 10:42:05 am »

I think you are talking about the wrong castle class.....


reading the original post I think he means the 1980's patrol ship
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Re: Pennant numbers Specification for RN ships
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2018, 03:29:16 pm »

Thank to all so far.


Yes it is not that I do not know the number for it is P258.
It is the dimensions of the letters and the amount of white there ought to be I am wanting to know and where any transfers may be available; or alternatively what other modeller have done.  I can't be the first person on this topic or wanting to know.


Toby
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