Jaybo
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Hey guys,
What do you use for large regimental flags? Thanks.
Jay
What do you use for large regimental flags? Thanks.
Jay
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ghamilt1
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Hi Jay;
The easiest solution would be to use some form of sheet aluminum or brass. But I rolled out some Magic Sculp 2 part putty into a thin sheet, cut to shape and laid it out over a plastercine "mold" into which I had sculpted some folds. This allowed the putty to cure and retain the shape of a flag fluttering in the wind. Once dry it was just the right shape and very easy to handle.
The easiest solution would be to use some form of sheet aluminum or brass. But I rolled out some Magic Sculp 2 part putty into a thin sheet, cut to shape and laid it out over a plastercine "mold" into which I had sculpted some folds. This allowed the putty to cure and retain the shape of a flag fluttering in the wind. Once dry it was just the right shape and very easy to handle.
Jay,
I've been playing with this question for a while now and have come up with some ideas that seem to work. BTW - I really like the plastercine "mold" idea!
I take magic sculpt. Roll it out flat, then place it inside a ziplock bag dusted with talc powder. Make sure the powder is well spread thru the bag and any accumulations of powder are at the bottom of the bag so as to not make unseeemly pock marks in the flag.
I roll the magic sculpt flatter and thinner in the bag with a rolling pin and let it set for about 45min. I cut out the square or dragon tail or whatever shape the flag is to be, remove it to another flat surface and peel away the ziplock plastic.
Before doing all of this, I find the flag I want to make, reproduce the design at Kinko's to the correct size for the scale I am working in and make a decal by putting decal paper into the color copier.
Now, back to the flag that is still damp and maleable... I apply the decal to the flag and as it stiffens, I shape it to how the wind is to affect it.
I also put the pole on or pinch out the sides where the ribbons attach it to the pole, etc.
When the whole thing is dry, I paint the base color of the flag around the decal, then remove the decal (scrape it off or use decal remover) and this leaves the outline, in the right places, despite the waves and folds, for me to paint the design.
I've completed one this way with great satisfaction as to the end result and am working on a second. I'd be glad to send pictures if that will help.
Whew..... and that's all that I have to say on that.
Hope that helps some.
Best,
Kevin D.
I've been playing with this question for a while now and have come up with some ideas that seem to work. BTW - I really like the plastercine "mold" idea!
I take magic sculpt. Roll it out flat, then place it inside a ziplock bag dusted with talc powder. Make sure the powder is well spread thru the bag and any accumulations of powder are at the bottom of the bag so as to not make unseeemly pock marks in the flag.
I roll the magic sculpt flatter and thinner in the bag with a rolling pin and let it set for about 45min. I cut out the square or dragon tail or whatever shape the flag is to be, remove it to another flat surface and peel away the ziplock plastic.
Before doing all of this, I find the flag I want to make, reproduce the design at Kinko's to the correct size for the scale I am working in and make a decal by putting decal paper into the color copier.
Now, back to the flag that is still damp and maleable... I apply the decal to the flag and as it stiffens, I shape it to how the wind is to affect it.
I also put the pole on or pinch out the sides where the ribbons attach it to the pole, etc.
When the whole thing is dry, I paint the base color of the flag around the decal, then remove the decal (scrape it off or use decal remover) and this leaves the outline, in the right places, despite the waves and folds, for me to paint the design.
I've completed one this way with great satisfaction as to the end result and am working on a second. I'd be glad to send pictures if that will help.
Whew..... and that's all that I have to say on that.
Hope that helps some.
Best,
Kevin D.
Jay, take a look at this article on Spanish Team forum:
link (they are in spanish, but the images pretty much explain the process, or just babelfish the page)
The guy used duro and plasticine, much like what ghamilt1 described, abeit working in a smaller scale. You can use MS or other putty, as long as it is not too bristle.
Leuk
link (they are in spanish, but the images pretty much explain the process, or just babelfish the page)
The guy used duro and plasticine, much like what ghamilt1 described, abeit working in a smaller scale. You can use MS or other putty, as long as it is not too bristle.
Leuk
Take a sheet of fine cotton or muslin. Stretch it out (oversize) on a frame and then coat it in dilute white glue. When dry, paint both sides with the main design in acrylic paints, details can be added in oils. Remove (cut out) from frame and mount on flag pole. When glue dry, heat with a hair drier and place folds as required. Put some tape/rubber bands loosely around flag. When it has cooled, remove the bands. If position not ideal, repeat until happy with final position.
I find this works with military colours and naval ensigns.
Good luck,
Mike
I find this works with military colours and naval ensigns.
Good luck,
Mike
Jaybo
A Fixture
Gentlemen,
Thank you very much for your ideas. It is good to know that some are tackling the same problem as myself.
Jay
Thank you very much for your ideas. It is good to know that some are tackling the same problem as myself.
Jay
Jaybo
A Fixture
Kevin,
By the way, pictures of your work would be welcome! Thanks.
Jay
By the way, pictures of your work would be welcome! Thanks.
Jay
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