How to add complex markings on a surface

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Hey guys,

currentley I am working on an airport scenery. I build all the taxiways, aprons, etc. as a 3D model.
It was quite easy to set up the base concrete/ asphalt material that repeats along the whole model.

The difficult thing is to find a proper way how to place all the markings.
They are quite complex and there is no single piece that could be realised as a repeating texture.
So, how to add them? Using decals, or an own 3D model on top of the ground?

Thanks in advance!

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Anybosy who has suggestions or experiences with that?

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You could do either, but I believe this is one of the exact scenarios for which decals were invented.