Best material for simulating a flag?

[PowerPlant]

Basically, I'd like to make a checkered flag in 1/24 - 1/25 scale,

so it would have to be material that can be printed or painted on, and that falls more loosely and realistically than paper, for instance...

Any ideas?

[southpier]

lead foil. it's what the military modelers (sometimes) use.

and who makes more flags than they?

http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/vpi/vpi0050.htm

there's of course other brands et cetera. you could even use the wrapper from the last - or next - bottle of vino

[Bobdude]

I have bought lead foil at a pro shop at a golf course.It's used to weight golf clubs.

[PowerPlant]

Thanks for the quick reply, guys!

I'll look into this

Any tutorials on how to print or paint on it, perhaps?

[LDO]

I have also read of Milliput epoxy putty being rolled thin (imagine rolling out dough with a rolling pin) and draped over a form so it will cure in the desired shape. The Superfine grade was recommended.

You'll need some Milliput in Superfine White grade, a smooth porcelain tile, a plastic rod for a rolling pin, and talcum powder to keep the putty from sticking. I have not used this to make flags, but I did make some rolled up sleeping mats to stow on top of a model tank. It worked out well.

[Jantrix]

Check out a gun cleaning swatch. Very thin, cloth, comes in a variety of sizes.

[PowerPlant]

Cool!

Thanks for all the answers, guys

I'll have to look into all of those and see what I can get my hands on this side of the pond

[Guest G Holding]

Rice paper and a sharpie