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Set of Double-Sided Cloth Flags and Red Draft Scales for Le Superbe / Le Glorieux – Heller 1:150

Important: This offer does NOT include a plastic model kit. It contains only the printed cloth flags and red draft marks described below.

For customers in the United States: We ship using Delivery Duty Paid (DDP). Customs duty and all customs-clearance fees are included in the shipping price, so no additional customs charges will be due upon delivery.

This offer contains one printed sheet of double-sided, full-colour cloth flags and two complete sets of red draft marks for the Heller models of Le Superbe and Le Glorieux in 1:150 scale.

The flags and draft marks are suitable for either of the two compatible model kits.

Model compatibility: This accessory set is suitable for the Heller Le Superbe 1:150 and Heller Le Glorieux 1:150 plastic model kits.

Product Details

Designed for models

Le Superbe / Le Glorieux

Plastic kit manufacturer

Heller

Scale

1:150

Flag material

Very fine synthetic fabric

Printed flag sheets

Flag printing

Full-colour printing on both sides

Draft mark colour

Red

Draft mark sets

2 complete sets

Draft mark scale

1:150

Accessory manufacturer

HiSModel

Double-Sided Cloth Flags

Historically Based Flag Set

The flags are made from very fine synthetic fabric and printed in full colour on both sides. The correct design is therefore visible from either side of each flag.

The flag designs, shapes and dimensions are prepared using the available historical references, relevant period naval regulations and the 1:150 scale of the compatible model kits.

The fine fabric allows the flags to be shaped naturally after fitting, creating a more realistic appearance than flags made from paper or other rigid materials.

The flags are supplied on one printed fabric sheet and must be carefully cut out before fitting.

Red Draft Marks

Draft marks indicated the depth to which a ship’s hull was immersed. For example, when the waterline reached the mark XX, the vessel had a draft of 20 feet at that position.

Roman numerals were commonly used for historical draft marks. Each numeral and each following space represented half a foot, so their combined height represented one foot. This allowed the ship’s draft to be read with a precision of half a foot.

Monitoring the draft was important when loading provisions, equipment and cargo. It helped the crew distribute the load correctly and avoid excessive loading of the bow, stern or one side of the vessel.

The sheet contains two complete sets of draft marks with red numerals in 1:150 scale. They can be used on two models, or one set can be retained as a spare. The correct range and position must be selected for the particular model.

Other Accessories Available in Separate eBay Listings

The following accessories are sold separately and are not included in this offer:

Set of gun barrels
Laser-cut wooden deck
Set of standard CNC-sewn cloth sails
Set of CNC-sewn sails prepared for furling

Instructions and recommendations for fitting the flags and draft marks to the model are available in the HiSModel workflow guide.

Please visit our eBay store or contact us if you are interested in accessories for this or another historic ship model.