custosarmorum wrote:I have a question on the GMB flags, what process to you use on the flags? I have heard white glue, glue, sticks, etc. Also, do you varnish this gloss and then flat?
Mike, the flags have images of
both sides of the flag printed on one side of good quality paper. I cut them out with a sharp Xacto knife, and a metal ruler, using the 'registration marks' provided. I then apply a bit of Pritt (UK brand) glue stick, and wrap around the flag pole, lining up the edges before carefully pressing together. I then manipulate the flag using fingers and paintbrush handles to create the folds, and leave to dry. Once hardened and dry, I paint the edges of the flag with appropriate matching colours to remove any white bits showing, then varnish with a light coat of Windsor & Newton 'Galleria' Acrylic Matte Varnish (brush applied).
I've never suffered from 'fading', though I had a mate who did--but that was after leaving his ECW troops in bright sunlight for two weeks . . . and GMB replaced them all, free of charge, on the odd chance that the printing inks were a 'bad batch'! Can't speak to the Maverick brand products, as I've not used them.
Hope that helps!