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PugJesus@piefed.socialM to HistoryPhotos@piefed.socialEnglish · 2 months ago

Military modelers experimenting with 'razzle-dazzle' ship camouflage patterns, Washington DC, USA, WW1, 1918?

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Military modelers experimenting with 'razzle-dazzle' ship camouflage patterns, Washington DC, USA, WW1, 1918?

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PugJesus@piefed.socialM to HistoryPhotos@piefed.socialEnglish · 2 months ago
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  • PugJesus@piefed.socialOPM
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    2 months ago

    @setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world thought you might get an especial kick out of this, being active in both militaria and modeling comms

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      This is an interesting behind the scenes. I wonder if these were just concept demonstrators or actually used for some kind of testing.

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    Usually I prefer monochrome to early color photography, but I kinda wish this was in color.

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    THAT’S a cool job! Imagine getting a paid to build model ships all day?

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