German flags (air recognition) aftermarket product?

knoxb

Member since
June 2004

German flags (air recognition) aftermarket product?

Posted by knoxb on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 12:54 PM

Does anyone make aftermarket german WWII flags, like for placing on the vehicles for 'air recognition'? I have seen an article or 2 on how to make them from scratch, but I was wondering if anyone makes them.

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Foster7155

Member since
July 2003
From: Pensacola, FL

Posted by Foster7155 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 1:04 PM

Archer Fine Transfers makes the ones that I use. They are available from most online stores and I'm sure your LHS can also special order them for you (that's how I got my last two sets). Their part number is AR35008.

Enjoy your modeling...

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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JWest21

Member since
December 2002
From: PA

Posted by JWest21 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 1:05 PM

Or you can order from Archer direct at
http://www.archertransfers.com/

Jason "There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -D. Barry

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 1:21 PM

Why buy them when you can get them for free? Use Google's image search to find the flag, i.e. type in "swasktika", then look down the page until you find the one you want. (trust me this works, I've done it.) capture and save the image, open it in any photo program or Paint, scale it to the size you want and print. Cut it out, soak in white glue/water mix and apply.

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Foster7155

Member since
July 2003
From: Pensacola, FL

Posted by Foster7155 on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 1:30 PM

I would have mentioned making them, but he stated that he had seen those techniques and wanted manufactured flags. I too would rather save the money (depending on the application).

Enjoy your modeling...

Robert Foster

Pensacola Modeleers

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 1:36 PM

Opps... Sorry, I guess money is cheaper than time.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 5:33 PM

I'd Prefer making them in the fashion Peridexion explained. It is quite easy to do but requires a tad bit of practice. Anybody can go buy something at the store, slap it on your model and say "I bought that". A modeler crafts using materials at hand, learns from his/her boo-boos and says " I MADE that". Its soooo much more satisfactory.
Ryan

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:30 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Peridexion

Why buy them when you can get them for free? Use Google's image search to find the flag, i.e. type in "swasktika", then look down the page until you find the one you want. (trust me this works, I've done it.) capture and save the image, open it in any photo program or Paint, scale it to the size you want and print. Cut it out, soak in white glue/water mix and apply.

Do you have one handy that you can share?

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 9:49 PM

Sure do Tigerman, here you go;

I just noticed I can't control it's display size and it looks a little jagged. Is this going to work?

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 11:01 PM

Whoops, I meant can you show us one after you finished it. Sorry. Blush [:I]

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 11:32 PM

Oops...I don't currently own a digital camera...yet. I sank all my money into a decent 35mm and lenses and I'll be dipped if I'm going to 86 it just to go digital! The only photo I have of my flag is on a Panzer III J and the photo is from the side, you can just barely see the flag.

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, August 12, 2004 12:02 AM

No harm no foul Peridexion. how come the ink from the printer doesn't bleed when dipped in the glue/water? Sorry for the stupid tech questions.

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 12, 2004 12:14 AM

OK, this is what I get when I try to simplify things, my foot in my mouth! Blush [:I]

The flag I made I actually glued to a piece of lead foil and drapped it over the storage bin, I didn't actually use the water/glue thing, I just thought that way would be easier to do, since not everybody has lead foil. I forgot about the ink running. Dunce [D)]

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roowalker

Member since
April 2004
From: S.C. Beach

Posted by roowalker on Thursday, August 12, 2004 5:56 AM

This can be real easy... www.modelflags.com These folks produce
Beautiful flags in a variety of sizes in a very thin cloth that is easy to
work with, plus their service, although located in England, is outstanding!!
Very fast & responsive to inquiries,& they accept MC,VISA, etc.
Give em a try!!

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knoxb

Member since
June 2004

Posted by knoxb on Monday, August 23, 2004 2:27 PM

Thanks for the link to Modelflags.com. What size should I order for 1/35 scale?
They sell by Milimeters. Looks like great stuff!!!!!

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roowalker

Member since
April 2004
From: S.C. Beach

Posted by roowalker on Monday, August 23, 2004 4:47 PM

knoxb;
Suggest abt. 40mm.or larger.I don't know if there was a standard size
or not for these flags but I'm sure someone out there knows??
Roowalker

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