Waspie
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Gets my vote. (Says Mr I haven't finished my first kit yet!!!!!!).
Nooooooooooo.
Brian's actual 1/200 Yamato build
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boatman
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THATS what i was goin to vote for Ian
chrisb
Bri62
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Never really found a flag that looks the part.
Some use a silk flag, or a decal on thin foil... like on chocolate bar.
Some use a silk flag, or a decal on thin foil... like on chocolate bar.
boatman
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well Bri i just send off to cornwall model boats for a cotton flag an cost depends on the flag size an they are made by becc
chrisb
chrisb
Bri62
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Brilliant Chris thank you mate (by the way decided to do the Falcon I need a rest from ships)
Brian
boatman
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Brilliant Bri i was hopein you would build it as there is not enough SI/FI models bein built in my opinion makes a great change an they say a change is good as a rest dont they but as the guys had me out voted for the battle wagon i was dissapointed but thought well just have to wait till you did build it so im pleased an lookin forward to the build but please please load your pics full size please as the thumb nails pics dont show to good on my pc so waiting in antisapation
ATB to you Sir
chrisb
boatman
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HI Bri regards ship flags SORRY i thought i bought my flag from cornwall model boat but it appears i got it wrong an a pic below of where i got my 3 inch white ensign flag from if you want to get a japanse flag
on for your yammy an its a cotton flag
chrisb
on for your yammy an its a cotton flagchrisb
Japan Cotton Naval Ensign- Radiant Sun Flag
Sticker specialist, Becc Flags, introduces the Japanese Navel ensign: radiant sun vinyl flag decal pack. Forget tricky painting that scratches off easily: these simple vinyl stickers are great for customising model boats for hobby racing. Show a flash of colour with these national flags, or...
www.hobbies.co.uk
Cant figure out 100% says cotton the one place and vinyl an other.
You could also try and find a plain white silk hanky and make a mask and spray the rising sun on!
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boatman
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Ian Becc do both types of flag as the white ensign on my hms norfolk comes from BECC an is cotton so it will blow around in the wind like a real one but when i ordered my big 3 inch white ensign for my big tiger i forgot about Becc an ordered it from ebay an it is also cotton as i have bought some silk flags from a chap called mike doen hand made flags but bein silk they are exspensiveJapan Cotton Naval Ensign- Radiant Sun Flag
Sticker specialist, Becc Flags, introduces the Japanese Navel ensign: radiant sun vinyl flag decal pack. Forget tricky painting that scratches off easily: these simple vinyl stickers are great for customising model boats for hobby racing. Show a flash of colour with these national flags, or...
Cant figure out 100% says cotton the one place and vinyl an other.
You could also try and find a plain white silk hanky and make a mask and spray the rising sun on!
chrisb
Bri62
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Thanks guys ordered 
from cornwall models
Brian
from cornwall modelsBrian
Bri62
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Hi guy's final post and pictures on this thread all done and dusted, will be starting my next project Monday
Brian
Brian
scottie3158
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You should be well chuffed with that.
A great build Brian she looks magnificent!
Can I ask how high the ship is?
Can I ask how high the ship is?
Bri62
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Thanks Ian, she is about 40-45cm high the cabinet she is in is 60cm, just measured her she is actually 30 cm high
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Thanks. Know how high my shelves need to be now.
Will you post photos in the completed section.
Will you post photos in the completed section.
Bri62
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Sure
Jim R
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Well done with the walkway painting. Definitely worth doing. A bit of colour and it would have jumped out at you every time in the future.