U-Boat Flags

[airdave]

In response to a request in another thread,
I will be putting together a simple package of Flags for Kooklik's Uboat
(and the repaint versions of same)

The idea at the moment is collection of U-Boat accurate flags.
I'd love to hear any requests or suggestions for flag types.
(reference images would be a great asset)

I have three historically accurate U-Boat flags already.

I'll make sure the Flags are scaled to suit Kooklik's current Uboat scale
and I'll include a few other sizes too.

Post here, or PM me with your ideas.

[cgutzmer]

You already made one!

Obviously I would like to see any flags that could be used on the u-boat from kooklik. I would also like to see flags that could be used on trents subs (including is upcoming virginia class) I think flags for APA's ships would go hand in hand with trents early subs but unsure :)
Chris

[airdave]

heres where we are so far....

I have created a set of German U-Boat flags
using actual Flag photographs and a little bit of digital magic.
It includes at least three accurate German WW2 U-Boat used Flags
(hopefully more if I get some suggestions)

These double sided flags are scaled to fit Kooklik's U-boat
with a slightly smaller and slightly larger variation included.

They also include "full flags" and "wavy/animated" flags
(see the pic for one of the Flags!)

The Flag sheet will be available, as a FREE download through ecardmodels.com

The new "fantasy repaint" U-Boat (from Kooklik's U-Boat also)
will include some "bonus" Flags, including a "fantasy" flag to suit the repaint.


More Flag suggestions are invited!


Chris, you will have to give me details on the Flags required for the new (American?) Subs...okay?

[airdave]

U-Boat Flags and Victory Pennants
These will work with Kooklik's Subs (original and repaints)

Go get 'em!
Free!
at ecardmodels.com!

One sheet....includes:

accurate U-Boat Flags
3 different Flag Types
2 variations of each Flag Type
3 sizes of each variation

plus

2 sets of Victory Pennants (flown by U-Boats when returning to Port, to denote successful attacks)

[kooklik]

Hello Airdave
Alot of flags are coming up. Flag is a blank which i have not filled to the original version. Thanks for full filling.
Best Regards
----kooklik----

[cgutzmer]

I will try to get these online today :)

[cgutzmer]

Its up :)
Boat Flags (Third Reich) by Dave Winfield - ECardmodels.com Shop - Downloadable models and crafts (http://ecardmodels.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=552)

[airdave]

Just as a matter of correction,
from what I gathered through some light Internet research...

these Flags are more specifically U-Boat application.
They may not have been used in other Marine applications
as I did find many other Marine related Flags and Insignia
that were NOT used on U-Boats.


The sheet also has some reproduction "Victory Pennants"
which are apparently quite a rare collectable.
Stitched by the crew members themselves,
each pennant recognizes a "kill" or sinking while on tour
and are flown during the Crew's return to Port for service, etc.

[cgutzmer]

I modified the title to read U-Boat instead of just Boat :)
Chris