prophet Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I would like to make a flag for a u-boat, U 96, 1:144. I would like to display it as if it was simply hanging down, boat in the dockyard, no wind. Any ideas how to do that? I was thinking of using tissue paper, but that seems too stiff. So I guess some thin cotton might do the trick, but how could I print that myself from both sides? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dndieje Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Is it a standard Kriegsmarine flag ? If yes you could use a decal stuck onto some thin tinfoil using decal softener. When semi-dry you can manipulate the tinfoil into the desired shape before the decal dries completely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
prophet Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yes, it is a standard Kriegsmarine flag (although the provided decal is not very accurate). Interesting idea. Is there any way with a natural material that would fall losely, and not be stiff afterwards? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) One can also use brass/metal wire mesh (tea colander or netting (fishing)), dip it in future or colorpaint. The paint fills the tiny gaps. You can bend it into a desired shape. Best is to slide the decal later over your pre-shaped "flag". One can also loosen up the ends, so the flag looks more worn. Some holes trhough it. It would work great for the scale 1/144, 1/35.. Edited August 6, 2014 by cag_200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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