Hi all, time for a new thread as I'm close to making a prototype now and it would be good to gauge interest on these, especially after the time, parts sourcing, and learning I've had to do to make them
As it stands, I have a suitable plastic and silicone to produce the flags from, that'll look almost the same as the originals but in light grey. I' 've also found a supplier for the red and white stickers.
Today I've been working on the poles and I'm fairly pleased with the result. Supplied will be two lengths of aluminium. I was considering painting them, but I've stuck with following the originals and have found a light grey heat shrink wrap that will look very similar to the real ones. The only problem is that both aluminium poles and heat shrinks are sold in 1m lengths and (typical!), the real ones are about 60cm so it would mean buying two, losing a LOT of aluminium, and charging about £6 extra if I were to do them the correct length. As a result and to keep the sale price as low as possible I think it will be best to use one pole cut in half. This will mean that my one's are about 3" shorter than the originals, but will make them a very competitive price. I'd like thoughts on this though!
So, that's where I'm at right now, I should have the first prototype ready to take photos of on (hopefully!) Sunday or Monday!
Will keep you updated on the progress