Hi
I think i'll next start building my Tamiya 1:35 universal carrier, now I finally got Model-kasten tracks and the Eduard PE-set. The only thing left to upgrade is the kit decals, which are, as always with Tamiya, too thick ( Possibly the only drawback in present Tamiya kits,not counting the price).
So, does any company make replacement decals for the universal carrier? If not, is it possible to use multiple decal sets to get necessary decals? Although it should'n be too hard to make your own, since the white stars are not problem, and the other decals are mainly regiment numbers and symbols. But it would be easier, if there's a complete set just for the Univ. carrier. Any Advice?

There is a company in Russia that makes decals for Lend-Leased universal carriers. They look quite nice, but I haven't attempted to put any on models, so I can't comment on how well they work.

They can be purchased from www.hobbyterra.com

Hope this helps,
Mika

Armoured Acorn do sets of transfers for Canadian vehicles including carriers:
http://www.armouredacorn.com/
Accurate Armour sell sets of generic divisional and tactical signs:
http://www.accurate-armour.com/
Archer also make some very nice 'dry' transfers, but I don't have a link for them at the moment.

If you want to do it Italian post WWII I can send you some decals...
Ciao

what kind of paintwork did those Italian carriers have? Since I don't have an airbrush, I'm not able no do those blurr-edged camouflage schemes. And where they differently equipped, different radios, armament etc.? Will there be a lot of conversion work involved?

100% bristish standard for colour and equipment. There's also another possibibility for the decals I forgot to mention an English one with Italian marking used by a Cavalry Squadron fighting on the allied side after the September the 8th armistice.
Ciao

Hey, that would be great! Could you email me so I can give you my address to snail mail the decals. Btw, do you want anything in return?

Just sent you a PM...
Ciao

For Canadian vehicles and troops, try:

http://www.quartermastersdepot.com/35WWIIAllied%20Decals.asp