Jaydee37 Posted October 12, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 12, 2015 I'm looking for a source of U.S flag decals to wrap around a flag staff on a 1/95 scale ship. The plastic piece that came with the kit is poorly done and looks worse after it is painted. I've searched online and, so far, I've come up empty. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted October 12, 2015 Share #2 Posted October 12, 2015 Model expo sells sheets of flags both US and British - see http://www.modelexpo-online.com/search.asp mtaylor and Fright 2 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydee37 Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) Thank you, Jack! I checked their site and under "Decaling" they have posted the message - Decaling The category - Decaling - is empty please check back later or search below. I just found cloth flags on their site and that may work! Edited October 12, 2015 by Jaydee37 mtaylor and Jack12477 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert_Sailor Posted October 13, 2015 Share #4 Posted October 13, 2015 Here's what I've done... 1) Use Google Images to find a .JPEG of the flag you want.. 2) Transfer the image into a Word file.. 3) Adjust the size of the image to accommodate the desired scale. 4) Create the mirror image using Word tools 5) Print either on decal paper or regular paper.. 6a) if decal paper, soak and slide then fold at symmetry line.. 6b) if regular paper, cut out, scrape non print side to get a "wavy" look" then apply a very light wash of white glue to the non-printed side, fold over on symmetry line 7) attach to halyard works every time, you get the exact flag ( size) you want and costs practically nothing.. good luck fold images to creat the two sided flag.. Works ever mtaylor, Fright, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydee37 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted October 13, 2015 I like your very creative approach to my problem. I hope others see this and benefit from your experience. Many thanks! Canute, Jack12477 and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 25, 2017 Share #6 Posted January 25, 2017 Try printable flags. there are several websites mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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