Or the chevrons for the highest rank of NCO could be sculpted and the consumer could take his hobby knife and remove the excess parts to make, lets say, a corporal. How's that for lateral thinking.
Either way, I'm disappointed in the product. I've taken the advice given and ordered some 2mm Tamiya tape and in a couple of weeks I should have some time to use it as directed and I'll report my experience. Thank you all for your input. Happy Easter! He is risen!