Enamel inserts

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

Evening all.

After posting images of the sample Sigma with the flag ends a number of people have asked me about the potential of enamel ends.

Whilst de-assembling a kit today I managed to knock out the decorative end disc. Which leads me to my question.

If I could supply enamel end discs to replace the ones that are standard with kits would people be interested.

The obvious thoughts would be flags union, st George's, the blue and white one and the one with the red lizard thing on it ?

These parts would be made in England, nickel or gold plated.

Any thoughts?

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[chas_41_uk]

Union Jack would be a good idea as would the welsh dragon, St Andrews cross and St Georges Cross.
The biggest problem your going to have is where to stop

 

[turnaround360]

Yes I think that option would be good.

 

[Vic Perrin]

Another innovation from you Dan. Sounds good to me putting a true British stamp on a nice looking kit

 

[Bigblackdog]

the other advantage may be that it should be possible to turn a matching wooden/acrylic end to it.

or some form of custom branding for the turner?

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

the other advantage may be that it should be possible to turn a matching wooden/acrylic end to it.

or some form of custom branding for the turner?

This is possible with most kits with an end disc. I have seen a number of Epsilon kits done with a matching end disc, I like them. The option to have a custom disc with a makers mark is there and i can arrange it for people wanting to do it.

 

[Penpal]

Long Live The Queen noble thoughts then the enamel ideas wonderful, Opals come out great etc big field mate what sort of pricing for one offs or batches?

Peter.

 

[stevenw1963]

sounds good to me

Could do one in Leeds colours Dan, at least you'd sell a few more than you would one of the dog botherers!!!

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

sounds good to me

Could do one in Leeds colours Dan, at least you'd sell a few more than you would one of the dog botherers!!!

too risky. Far to much risk of Leeds going bust Saying that they would then be classed as vintage Maybe I could do a celebratory one from when you were once in the premier League

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

Long Live The Queen noble thoughts then the enamel ideas wonderful, Opals come out great etc big field mate what sort of pricing for one offs or batches?

Peter.

Its early days but I would expect these to retail at around £3 each

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[AllenN]

Sounds a good idea to me.

 

[woodhacker]

I like it

 

[ni9eofse7en]

Union Jack would be a good idea as would the welsh dragon, St Andrews cross and St Georges Cross.
The biggest problem your going to have is where to stop

I have heard that it should be the Union Flag, but i have always known it as the Union Jack.

So here's a history lesson for us all this lovely wet Thursday morning.

"The Union Jack or The Union Flag?

When the ‘Union Jack’ was first introduced in 1606, it was known simply as ‘the British flag’ or ‘the flag of Britain’, and was ordered to be flown at the main masthead of all ships, warships and merchant ships, of both England and Scotland.

The first use of the name ‘Union’ appears in 1625. There are various theories as how it became known as the ‘Union Jack’, but most of the evidence points to the name being derived from the use of the word ‘jack’ as a diminutive. This word was in use before 1600 to describe a small flag flown from the small mast mounted on the bowsprit, and by 1627 it appears that a small version of the Union flag was commonly flown in this position. For some years it was called just ‘the Jack’, or ‘Jack flag’, or ‘the King’s Jack’, but by 1674, while formally referred to as ‘His Majesty’s Jack’, it was commonly called the Union Jack, and this was officially acknowledged.

In the 18th century the small mast on the bowsprit was replaced by staysails on the stays between the bowsprit and the foremast. By this time the Ensign had become the principal naval distinguishing flag, so it became the practice to fly the Union Jack only in harbour, on a specially rigged staff in the bows of the ships, the jackstaff. It should thus be noted that the jack flag had existed for over a hundred and fifty years before the jack staff came into being, and its name was related to its size rather than to the position in which it was flown.

It is often stated that the Union Flag should only be described as the Union Jack when flown in the bows of a warship, but this is a relatively recent idea. From early in its life the Admiralty itself frequently referred to the flag as the Union Jack, whatever its use, and in 1902 an Admiralty Circular announced that Their Lordships had decided that either name could be used officially. Such use was given Parliamentary approval in 1908 when it was stated that “the Union Jack should be regarded as the National flag”.

Cdr Bruce Nicolls OBE RN (Retd)"

 

[Penpal]

Goodluck trying to tell some customer this on the stall mate.

Peter.

 

[silver]

Its early days but I would expect these to retail at around £3 each

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I love everything British and what we stand for.

I was thinking by putting a bit of plastic would make the pen a little tackie and de value the quality of the pen.

Then........ Wow, that is allot of money for a bit of plastic smaller than a 1 pence piece.

I would have been interested but I think by putting £3 on the base line cost of the kit would negate the benefits and reduce the profit margins significantly. That is in my opinion..

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

I love everything British and what we stand for.

I was thinking by putting a bit of plastic would make the pen a little tackie and de value the quality of the pen.

Then........ Wow, that is allot of money for a bit of plastic smaller than a 1 pence piece.

I would have been interested but I think by putting £3 on the base line cost of the kit would negate the benefits and reduce the profit margins significantly. That is in my opinion..

These would be gold or nickel plated Enamel discs. Not plastic. The figure is only an estimate at the moment.

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[wm460]

The obvious thoughts would be flags union, st George's, the blue and white one and the one with the red lizard thing on it ?

I could send you some pics of Lizards.

 

[Bill Mooney]

A good idea Dan.

 

[Walter]

Definitely interesting. Might try some to see if they sell.

 

[TaylorsMirfield.co.uk]

It is definitely something I am going to look into further. I am also aware of another kit come onto the market by a pretend Scotsman that this idea may work on but we will have to see.

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