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Title: Improvised military bunk beds
Post by: A Man in scale on January 29, 2025, 03:32:23 PM
These are the two bunk beds i have made for an diorama. Please tell me which one should i use. And of course some constructive feedback if needed.

Thanks
Title: Re: Improvised military bunk beds
Post by: deemery on January 29, 2025, 04:21:32 PM
Left, definitely.  But what I remember are the 'metal racks' in the WWII barracks we stayed in as a cadet in the mid 1970s.

dave
Title: Re: Improvised military bunk beds
Post by: Rick on January 31, 2025, 08:38:56 AM
I agree with Dave, the one on the left is what I'd use.
Title: Re: Improvised military bunk beds
Post by: GeorgeD on January 31, 2025, 09:29:03 PM
Dave's right.  I've seen metal bunks in US Army barracks on three continents.

George
Title: Re: Improvised military bunk beds
Post by: robert goslin on January 31, 2025, 09:36:37 PM
If you want military bunks, they are most times metal.
I would use styrene strips to make these.  A much neater finish for metal.
Title: Re: Improvised military bunk beds
Post by: ACL1504 on February 01, 2025, 08:26:42 AM
Can't disagree with any of the above. Try them in styrene and you'll definitely see and like the difference.

Tom
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