What are these and how to paint them?

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Gentlemen,

This is the plan for the rear panel on Dragon’s Hummel in 1:35. I am reffering to those three long bars/rods below the door. Could somebody tell me what are they and what colour should they be?

Thanks…

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They are ranging poles. They’re usually painted with alternating red and white bands, though I’m not sure of the exact length of each red/white segment).

The pic at the bottom of this page may help: /forums/t/116075.aspx?PageIndex=6

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The proper name is Aiming Posts. Aiming posts are used as a reference point once a weapon is “laid” or surveyed onto the azimuth of fire.

The aiming post is painted with aternating red and white stripes. The stripes are usaully about 6"inches or in 1/35 about 0.18 inches

Rounds Complete!!

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Thank you gentlemen,

your help is much appreciated.[:)]

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There is some debate as to wether or not the Germans actually painted them w/ the red and white colors, but it does add a splash of color to your model if you do so…