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mroeding
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Reproduction Communication Station Flags

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Reproduction Communication Station Flags and Sign I built in my workshop. The flags are constructed out of two-ply cotton duck material, the emblems are sewn on each side, 1" dowel (weathered), leather strap (from surplus French Y straps) and twine. The sign is a piece of luan wood with a printed piece of card stock glued with Modge Podge.
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:shock: Excellent work!!!
- I'd take a set ;)
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Did you make these using your own measurements? Could you provide a length and width, I would like to try my hand at this. Thanks
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Nice work! I've made some like these too, I hand-stenciled the markings with outdoor paint though.
http://panzergrenadier.net/forum/viewto ... 13&t=18054
They're about 50cm tall, 40cm wide, per http://www.germanmilitaria.com/Heer/photos/H085463.html
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Thanks, the original shown looks like it is a paint and not a stitched letter. I'll take your route and use paint, seems like a lot less work and looks great. Thanks!
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Panzer212 wrote:Did you make these using your own measurements? Could you provide a length and width, I would like to try my hand at this. Thanks
The F flag is 19 3/4" x 15 3/4", the F is 9 1/2" x 6 1/4", 1 3/4" thick. The arrow is 10 1/4" long, 1" thick. The Lightning Bolt flag's dimensions are the same but reversed. Good luck send me picture when you finish your project.
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Thanks for the measurements, I have the fabric and paint, I just have to get started!
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are both banners ..wooden batton the same length?
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Gents - just one thing.... The Lightning does not necessarily has a 'show direction' purpose...

Assuming that the banners had the same size "F with arrow" and "lightning", it would be more logical to have them both vertically. The following pics show a recent ebay auction (unfortunately I wasn't the lucky buyer) and some pics I've found around the "F with arrow" banner...
If someone has any pics of the lightning banner incl the batons - please add them here :) I've studied all my books to find an evidence (original photo) for the banner unfortunately without success.

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Just got the input that the flash was horizontal and not as I thought vertical....

http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/ ... ost7241599

Thanks Funksammler!
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Got some spare time today... used it to generate sketches...

Based on a Quote from Funksammler: "I measure my "Blitz" flag 44 cm square, while my "F" flag is 38 x 48 cm (same as the Collector's Guild example), so it seems that sizes could vary. They are typically maker marked and Wa.A stamped on the leather tab. This should help you tell them apart from post war examples..."

Any objections?

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I like your sketches (did you draw them on sketch up) however the arrow and the lightening bolt should be facing the same direction when the flag sides are unfolded in the assembly as you illustrated. This is because regardless of either side you are viewing the flag it is pointing you in the same intended direction.
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mroeding wrote:I like your sketches (did you draw them on sketch up) however the arrow and the lightening bolt should be facing the same direction when the flag sides are unfolded in the assembly as you illustrated. This is because regardless of either side you are viewing the flag it is pointing you in the same intended direction.
Absolutely correct!!!

And here are the revisions.... incl "T"-flag (Telex or Fernschreibstelle) Fabric is ordered, production of a first set starts next week :D

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Mea culpa folks - wasn't online here for a while... Here's the result!

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