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Hi Big Jake
Have a look at the site below. Do a search for viking sail and quite a few in 1/50 scale come up.
They are a reliable company and I've ordered from them a few times with no problems.
Hope this helps
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Thanks, I know about them, but the VAT tax and shipping cost puts the sail unreasonably high. I'll find one states side or make one.Hi Big Jake
Have a look at the site below. Do a search for viking sail and quite a few in 1/50 scale come up.
They are a reliable company and I've ordered from them a few times with no problems.
Hope this helps
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Premium accessories for historic ship models: rigging blocks, ropes, wooden decks, brass cannons, photo-etched details and complete upgrade sets.www.hismodel.com
Cap'n Jake:
I bet it would be cheaper and more fun to make a sail yourself. And perhaps more authentic and/or better looking. You don't need a sewing machine and sewn sails often look clumsy at 1/50 scale. There is information out there about making sails from Silkspan, paper, and fine cloth without the need for a sewing machine.
Attached photos show some examples of paper sails; these are less detailed than you would like but give an idea of the effect that can be had. The model in a bottle is the American brigantine Swift (1778) and is based on drawings in The Search for Speed Under Sail by Howard Chapelle.
Also consider displaying a furled sail. Those can contribute to a very effective display.
Fair winds!
I bet it would be cheaper and more fun to make a sail yourself. And perhaps more authentic and/or better looking. You don't need a sewing machine and sewn sails often look clumsy at 1/50 scale. There is information out there about making sails from Silkspan, paper, and fine cloth without the need for a sewing machine.
Attached photos show some examples of paper sails; these are less detailed than you would like but give an idea of the effect that can be had. The model in a bottle is the American brigantine Swift (1778) and is based on drawings in The Search for Speed Under Sail by Howard Chapelle.
Also consider displaying a furled sail. Those can contribute to a very effective display.
Fair winds!
My wife made the sails for my Mary Rose. She is a quilter, so has a good high quality machine which does very small stitches, so if you can, find a quilter. I then made my own designs on iron on paper and that worked out well. Good luck and keep us posted.
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