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  • Member since
    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Thursday, June 25, 2015 8:04 AM

Hello Eric!

I live in Poland, but I also find it fascinating about different cultures and in the course of researching my Subject - the war in Vietnam - I learned a lot about the American culture. So although I didn't watch "The Dukes Of Hazzard" I know the image of "General Lee" pretty well.

I also agree with you, that the car looks nice, but I kinda understand the view of the opponents.

If that machine was, say a historical fighter plane, then I'd say we should reproduce it in every faithful detail. But the car we're talking about was built for entertainment - so many people view it as a toy - that's a problem many modellers have. And we have certain ideas about what symbols are appropriate for a toy.

I could write much more here, but that would be politics, so...

Humper - If you're OK with the Stars & Bars, draw it in CorelDraw! and have it printed by one of the many custom decal companies - here you go! You're still iving in a free country and what you do at home is your business. Good luck with your project and have a nice day!

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

www.vietnam.net.pl

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Green Bay, WI USA
Posted by echolmberg on Thursday, June 25, 2015 7:41 AM

Humper, I know exactly what you mean and it's a very interesting question; one I hadn't anticipated with all the uproar going on now.  All I can say is that, even though I don't build cars, I'm thinking of going out and buying the "General Lee" kit before they get pulled from the shelves for any reason.

Pawel, I'm not sure how much U.S. news filters to the Polish region but Humper is talking about the recent events revolving around racial issues here in the U.S.  In many southern states, the Confederate battle flag (also known as the "Stars and Bars") has historical roots.  Depending on your view of it, to some it represents a culture in the Southern way of life while to others it represents a racist past which (they say) is being kept alive through its modern day use.

I don't know the EXACT details but I've heard that several localities have already removed the flag from use and I think even several manufacturers of the flag have stated that they will stop producing it.  Warner Brothers, an American entertainment company, has announced that it will no longer license the use of the "General Lee" car.  The General Lee was the name given to the car in a popular TV show from the early 1980s called "The Dukes of Hazzard".  (General Robert E. Lee was the commanding General in charge of all Confederate forces during the American Civil War.)  The General Lee had the painting of a giant Confederate flag on the roof of the car and was very prominent and was basically the identifying feature of the car.  It actually looked really neat especially painted on the top of an orange American muscle car.  If you do an internet search for "The General Lee" or "The Dukes of Hazzard", you'll see what I mean.

Anyway, that's the basic gist of what's going on.  I tried to explain things without getting too political.  I've always found it fascinating to learn about different cultures from around the world and I hope I've given a little insight of it to you and other members outside the U.S..  What I've described has barely scratched the surface.

Eric

  • Member since
    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Thursday, June 25, 2015 4:35 AM

Hello!

Do you mean the Hackenkreuz? What country do you live in?

Good luck with your projects and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

www.vietnam.net.pl

  • Member since
    April 2008
  • From: clinton twp,mi
a question i know is going to get blocked
Posted by humper491 on Thursday, June 25, 2015 2:04 AM

just simply, us armor builders have to go to aftermarket for some insignia we wish to put on our German tanks or aircraft sometimes.

now since something else has happened in a bad way, if ship or figure builders wish to depict a certain time/era, how are they going to come about an "insignia, if you will" for their vignette?

are we going to have to produce our own decals for subjects now? i dunno, just irritated(won't put what i really think) about the whole situation....

Humper Beam

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