This is the way I creates removable flags:
I use the flagpoles from the old square stands. The banner itself I cut out
from the small leaflets you find inside all of the GW boxed sets. Once it
has been coated with the first layer of paints, it makes a really great
surface to paint on and it is stiff enough to last.
Before the battle, I glue the flag onto a small card base. I then tape the
card base to the bottom of the infantry base. It can easily be transferred
to a new stand without damaging any of the figs or their bases.
Also, because they lie entirely flat when I store them (I remove the card
bases after the battle), they don't break.
- Beller -
Faithful servant of the Hive Mind
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Original message:
> From: Francois Bruntz <fbruntz_at_...>
> To: space-marine_at_...
> Subject: Re: [Epic] Flags (was Painting)
> Date: 31. juli 1998 09:21
>
> Tyler a �crit :
>
> >You can always mark the base, or drill a small hole in the corner and
> >insert a
> >flag. The problem with flags is that if you store 'em like I do (In a
> >case with
> >foam padding) then the flags tend to snap off. Now if you can find a
> >way to
> >create removable flags by not glueing them, but able to stay attached
> >to the
> >base for the game. Like carve out a groove in the botton and slide it
> >in, if it
> >is snug enought the flag shoulden't fall over to the side and you
> >should be able
> >to pick up the base by the flag.
> >
>
> What do you use to make flags?
>
>
> Francois Bruntz
> Apprenti MIAGE (Universite Paris XII - IBM France)
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Received on Fri Jul 31 1998 - 08:02:00 UTC