Sometimes, ignorance is bliss!

An interesting* debate, with good points on both sides. Regarding flags I would introduce one further factor for consideration - the diameter of the flagstaff. Given what I assume are the laws of physics(?) the smaller scale a figure is, the Broader a flagstaff is relative to its height. With a large flag, this seems relatively insignificant, but the smaller the flag is the greater the proportion of it that is wrapped around the flagstaff, and, in my opinion, the odder it looks.  So it becomes a question of which dimensions do you change to get something which looks right. Some may go for removing the cast on staff, replacing  it with wire, and keeping the historical size of flag. Others may keep the cast staff, and increase the size of flag to get a better feel of proportion. I think it is a matter more of aesthetics than historical accuracy, just as the look of a figure may be enhanced by proportions which are not entirely within the range of human anatomy!  Ducks behind the parapet!

Quote from: John Cook on 09 June 2021, 01:58:51 PM
Well, I do take a different view.  It is a bit like that piece of wallpaper that doesn't quite line up properly.  Nobody else will notice, but I will every time I pass it.  It is the same with my figures, I will notice.  It is the reason why I have not done Waterloo with Pendraken's figures.  Their French are from a different period and I will know. 

I shall cherish my 2mm; nobody can spot the sub-period! 

Quote from: Ithoriel on 09 June 2021, 03:51:50 PM
Sometimes, ignorance is bliss!

Ah yes, the "unknown unknowns, the ones we don't know we don't know."

Quote from: mollinary on 09 June 2021, 06:36:37 PM
Regarding flags I would introduce one further factor for consideration - the diameter of the flagstaff.

A good point.   The 'telegraph pole syndrome' often applies to pikes too.  I used to use replace them with .3mm brass rod but found that, not only did they hurt when they got inserted under my finger nails, but they came off if roughly handled, there being, I suppose, insufficient surface for the glue to bond to.  I found a solution though. 

My wife has a brush which has grey nylon bristles.  I don't know what it's for, or how you use it, but it lives in a cupboard under the sink.  Its bristles are about three inches long and stiff enough to take a flag yet they bend, so they do not break off.

I use them for pikes, flagstaffs and radio aerials.  If anybody decides they want to try this solution I advise removing them from the centre of the brush though.  If you remove them from the outside, it's a bit obvious.

Thanks again for the info on the flags. I did find some small 6mm ones in my pile of flag sheets but I think these may actually be even to small for the 10mm stuff. Will have to wait and order some new 6mm ones. Until then will keep them as is.

I uploaded a new video of the start of my 10mm British. This is a really odd group and only a start but I have to say the 10mm AWI range are some of the nicest figures I have encountered. It was not even a period I was really interested in until I ordered a few packs and now I want the entire range!!! Anyway I hope the short video is entertaining. Of course any comments, advice and suggestions are more than welcome!!!

https://myblog-lekw.blogspot.com/

Looking good! 

Really good ! 

Cheers - Phil.

Very nice figures.  A minor suggestion, try painting the edge of the flags so the white of the paper is hidden.  The AWI range is indeed stunning.  A wargaming friend has a large AWI collection but the period doesn't quite do it for me at the moment.   

If you can't find the flags you need for you French Napoleonics, and I suspect 6mm will always be too small for ten mm (you are looking for a flag about 5-6mm square), you could try this site:

https://www.warflag.com/napflags/html/flags.htm

They are free.  You can copy them, re-size them and print them.

Thanks for the kind words and the advice about the flags. I will try to find a few minutes to get the figures out and paint the edges. Constructive advice is always helpful. While my painting and assembly is not great I decided to make and post these videos because of all the inspiration I get from watching others post their miniatures online. It is kind of my small contribution and I hope folks find the videos at least somewhat interesting. I have some 10mm ACW (Not 12mm), I have worked on coming up next.