Flags
OK folks
Brainpicking time again I want to model a slow fluttering flag ( not one in gale) anybody got any ideas how to do it I'm working in 4mm to the foot so it's a scale 6x4 foot flag |
A hidden electric fan comes to mind, depends where you want the flag I suppose, if it's up a flagpole atop a tower could be difficult, if its hanging out from a building a breeze from a half-open window could do the trick, a low voltage cooling fan as used to cool a laptop computer wouldn't take up much room and you should be able to vary the speed to get the flutter just right.
Regards, 62440. |
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Not aiming for live action - nowhere to hide the fan -- what I want to do is model a flag as if it's being gently blown I am unsure of which material to use too |
Not a modeller myself, but heres a couple of ideas. Would a piece of linen or cotton well starched work or a piece of material covered in a clear glue or paste, though the colour might go quickly.
Richard |
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That's a thought especially if the colour is reapplied after using modelling paints |
Years ago I found a small navy flag made of silk which was just right for a ship my father built. I wanted it to be fluttering, not dropping or stiff from a strong wind. I used hair spray on one side,then shaped it as I wanted it, then gave it a second spray with the hair lacquer. It held its shape for a number of years.
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flag modelling
What that man said ^^^^^:)
Using even thinned varnish gives a result which is too shiney and far too stiff! (boat modeling, in case you're wondering) StoneRoad |
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Going to try watered down PVA first as SWMBO doesn't use hair spray so ...... |
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