Originally Posted by
p51tom
I am ready to paint my Dave Platt FW190 and have to decide if I should put a Swastika on the fin. My father was killed in WWII during the Battle of the Bulge, therefore I have a very good reason to hate what that symbol stands for. I do not think it is in poor taste to display this symbol on a scale model but I do not want to insult or anger anyone. I am asking for opinions on this matter.
Thanks, P51Tom
My honest opinion is that if the symbol bugs you then the plane should too. That's just me. I would go with historically accurate.
I was stationed in Germany and bought a bunch of kits at one time (plastic models) and when I opened them all the Germany unit markings and such had been cut out of the decal sheets. I know a lot of that stuff is illegal to display over there but I thought it was OK in historical context. So when I build them I'm going to have to buy a bunch of after-market decals.