U.S. Flag Decals

[Jaydee37]

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?

[Jack12477]

Model expo sells sheets of flags both US and British - see http://www.modelexpo-online.com/search.asp

[Jaydee37]

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

[Desert_Sailor]

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

[Jaydee37]

I like your very creative approach to my problem. I hope others see this and benefit from your experience. Many thanks!

[HIPEXEC]

Try printable flags. there are several websites