Information on period pilot maps

[Osprey]

Luthier, if you decide it's not possible to print on cloth, and we know that paper just won't last, then consider printing on Tyvek. http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek/en_US/index.html

Sounds an interesting propsal to make the product more special - Fabulous

[WTE_Galway]

Originally Posted by philip.ed

The Fabric was linen.

One other comment.

In most maps I have seen the backing was STARCHED linen. the starching was used to stiffen it.

[philip.ed]

Originally Posted by WTE_Galway

One other comment.

In most maps I have seen the backing was STARCHED linen. the starching was used to stiffen it.

Good point

[winny]

Actually, if you're thinking of giving us some nice stuff in the box how about getting some SoW BoB pilots wings made up ?

[PilotError]

Originally Posted by winny

Actually, if you're thinking of giving us some nice stuff in the box how about getting some SoW BoB pilots wings made up ?

That's not a bad idea.

Of course there would have to be a strict rule that you wouldn't be allowed to wear them until you had completed the Tiger Moth training missions. LOL

[jocko417]

Crappy phone camera, so my shots aren't as nice as RedToo's but I can concur about the linen thread backing.

Thought I'd post this shot as it's where all the screen shots have been taken




Map is printed on heavy paper reinforced with linen thread.




Here is a worn area in the fold showing the thread.




Until the boxed version arrives guess which map I'll be using personally...

The large red dots are airfields, the small red dots along the coast and in villages are balloon sites.

[DuxCorvan]

Nice work, guys, but it looks to me like Elvis left the building in page 2.

[swiss]

Originally Posted by jocko417

Here is a worn area in the fold showing the thread.




Until the boxed version arrives guess which map I'll be using personally...

The large red dots are airfields, the small red dots along the coast and in villages are balloon sites.

I hate to say it, but:

- The backside looks way too white
- It seems the threads reflect light, maybe synthetic(nylon would make the era fit, still a little white though)?