Drafting template Linex 100413079 by Hamelin, green transparent plastic, gloss finish, 125×275 mm

The Linex drafting template by Hamelin is a green transparent plastic stencil designed for precise technical drawing and symbol placement. Measuring 125 × 275 mm and made from 1 mm green transparent CP with a gloss finish, the template combines durability with a lightweight feel. It features ink bosses and contains a full set of NATO APP-6A land-based military symbols, allowing clear differentiation of ally, enemy, neutral and unknown units. The template is suitable for use with pencils or fineline fibre pens and supports repetitive, accurate shape drawing for technical, educational and hobby tasks.

Advantages

This drafting template provides a reliable, consistent stencil surface thanks to its gloss finish and 1 mm thickness, which prevents unwanted bending during use. The green transparent material allows underlying drawings or maps to remain visible while tracing. Ink bosses help prevent smudging when used with pens, and the inclusion of standardized NATO APP-6A land symbols ensures compatibility with military mapping conventions. At 45 g it is lightweight and easy to carry in drawing kits or folders.

Suitable for

• Technical drawing and engineering sketches
• Military mapping and tactical symbol placement using APP-6A conventions
• School lessons in drafting, geography or history requiring standardized symbols
• Office drafting, planning and repetitive shape work
• Hobby projects, model planning and layout design

Key specifications

• Material: 1 mm green transparent CP plastic with gloss finish
• Dimensions: 125 × 275 mm
• Weight: approximately 45 g
• Symbol set: complete land-based NATO APP-6A symbols (friend/foe/neutral/unknown)
• Compatible media: pencils and fineline fibre pens
• Feature: ink bosses to reduce smudging

How to use

Place the template on the drawing surface so that its transparency allows the underlying map or sketch to be seen. Align the required symbol or shape over the target location and hold the template steadily to avoid shifting. Use a pencil for erasable markings or a fineline fibre pen for permanent lines; the ink bosses help keep pen tips from smearing. After tracing, lift the template carefully to ensure clean symbol placement. Store flat in a drawing folder or protective sleeve to preserve the gloss finish and prevent warping.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use fine-point pencils or fineline fibre pens compatible with the ink bosses. Avoid harsh solvents or abrasive cleaners on the printed symbols to preserve clarity. When using for military mapping, follow APP-6A conventions for symbol orientation and modifiers to maintain consistent communication. Keep the template flat when not in use to maintain its shape and accuracy.