Forum flag

[DX grunt]

An open thread, with AB having the final decision.

Having attended my first Ute muster, I'm getting the hang of what's required.

The more bling you have, the more interest you get. lol

Accordingly, I'd like to propose that a NissanPatrol.com.au flag, be unveiled.

I'd like to see a white flag with the words NissanPatrol.com.au in red/grey with the lettering having a black outline, and maybe, at the owner/driver discretion, have their forum name at the bottom of the flag - ie. DX grunt.

I believe the flag should be big, bold and beautiful – big enough to be mounted on a broom handle. Lol.

I'm hoping to have the flag on my ute, on display at the Town ‘N’ Country Ute muster in Albany WA on 10/Nov/17

https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?app_id=183604471697057&u=https%3A%2F%2Fau.eventbu.com%2Falbany%2Ftown-n-country-ute-muster%2F313068&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=share_button

Does anybody know anybody who makes flags? I can inquire about it from over here if necessary.

Responses sooner rather than later would be appreciated.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[threedogs]

The place that does my stickers etc would be able to make a flag,
even small ones like you see on Australia day,,mounted on the gutters.
Once you get a final design on a PDF I could get a quote if need be..

Great idea BTW

[4bye4]

Western Patrol flags, stickers??

[mudnut]

I am not on Faceache.

[DX grunt]

Western Patrol flags, stickers??

Nah, this forum's flag.

[DX grunt]

I am not on Faceache.

It's just a link to what I've already said.

[AB]

Legend Rossco, I like it!

How big are you thinking, I might get one too.

If we don't get much help here then pm me. A good mate of mine runs a sign company and may have some contacts ;)

I wouldn't mind getting one myself for forum meet ups.


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[GQtdauto]

White in a flag ? Needs a rethink , especially after I've regressed the wheel bearings and turn around for something to wipe the hands on !

[DX grunt]

Legend Rossco, I like it!

How big are you thinking, I might get one too.

If we don't get much help here then pm me. A good mate of mine runs a sign company and may have some contacts ;)

I wouldn't mind getting one myself for forum meet ups.


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Fairly big.

Big enough for a broom handle to hold the weight/stress of it flapping in the wind. lol.

[DX grunt]

White in a flag ? Needs a rethink , especially after I've regressed the wheel bearings and turn around for something to wipe the hands on !

No disrespect, but I'll be wrapping mine up in a plastic bag then vac sealing it for next time. lol.

[DX grunt]

Fairly big.

Big enough for a broom handle to hold the weight/stress of it flapping in the wind. lol.

Bling, bling, bling, bling, bling, bling, bling. hahahaha

[mudnut]

I will have a serious attempt later, but this will do for now.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Will I get bashed for burning the NissanPatrol.com.au flag?????

[AB]

Will I get bashed for burning the NissanPatrol.com.au flag?????

Not at all, we don't condone violence on here but we do have a many horny members ;)


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[AB]

White in a flag ? Needs a rethink , especially after I've regressed the wheel bearings and turn around for something to wipe the hands on !

Black flag with red and grey NP logo would look pretty mint Rossco!


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[katwoman]

@ Taslucas would be the man.


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[DX grunt]

@ Taslucas would be the man.


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Didn't know he did flags.

[mudski]

White in a flag ? Needs a rethink , especially after I've regressed the wheel bearings and turn around for something to wipe the hands on !

Thats what your mate riding shotgun is there for. :drunk:

[MudRunnerTD]

Not sure about a Flag. Other than a B&S Ute Muster i can't see it ever coming out. A couple of Forum Banners to set up at Forum Camp sites and Meetups though would be Awesome!

[AB]

Not sure about a Flag. Other than a B&S Ute Muster i can't see it ever coming out. A couple of Forum Banners to set up at Forum Camp sites and Meetups though would be Awesome!

I reckon a flag would be fun, we could small eyelet the end to use as a banner also and use it for proud waving hooked up to a vehicle!


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[MEGOMONSTER]

I'll support an aerial flag. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/02/180.jpg

[DX grunt]

Great idea about the aerial flag.

Size and placement are important.

I'd hate for anybody to have a crash, or have the cops involved in any way, because they couldn't see properly. It could get quite messy, and costly.

There would obviously be many uses for the flags, but I was thinking mainly for, in my case, ute street parades and competition judging.

For DX grunt, I was thinking about an aerial flag at the front, and a big Forum flag and an Australian Flag at the back, on broom sticks.

Keep the ideas coming, people.

Take care out there.

Rossco

[Clunk]

Great idea about the aerial flag.

Size and placement are important.

I'd hate for anybody to have a crash, or have the cops involved in any way, because they couldn't see properly. It could get quite messy, and costly.

There would obviously be many uses for the flags, but I was thinking mainly for, in my case, ute street parades and competition judging.

For DX grunt, I was thinking about an aerial flag at the front, and a big Forum flag and an Australian Flag at the back, on broom sticks.

Keep the ideas coming, people.

Take care out there.

Rossco
I would have thought that will all those aerials on DX you wouldn't need broom handles

[taslucas]

Watch out grunt, this post has been flagged

>>>tappin from tassie

[taslucas]

If you're doing flags then maybe also make some smaller hi vis jobs so people can use them in the dunes

>>>tappin from tassie

[MudRunnerTD]

If you're doing flags then maybe also make some smaller hi vis jobs so people can use them in the dunes

>>>tappin from tassie

Yeah i thought about that for sure. Mine Spec with the NP.com logo would be awesome. Same we did not do that for the Simpson strip.

[Clunk]

Yeah i thought about that for sure. Mine Spec with the NP.com logo would be awesome. Same we did not do that for the Simpson strip.
There was enough talk about it though wasn't there?

[DX grunt]

If you're doing flags then maybe also make some smaller hi vis jobs so people can use them in the dunes

>>>tappin from tassie

So I take it you don't do flags?

I've already got a hi vis sand flag with a 12v light on the top. I wrap it up with a leckie tie when I'm travelling so that the wind doesn't desecrate it.

Hi vis NP sand flag isn't on the top of my list, but definitely worth the thought. Thanks.

[threedogs]

I reckon a flag would be fun, we could small eyelet the end to use as a banner also and use it for proud waving hooked up to a vehicle!


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You could do a few of those feather style flags you stick in the ground
Would be great at entrance to a camp site and visible for all to see as well

[DX grunt]

I'll support an aerial flag. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/02/180.jpg

Mego, please don't use your aerial flag at night - you might burn it with your roof spotties. lol.

[mudnut]

For a high vis sand flags, with either flouro orange, yellow or green, getting a material strong enough will be the hard part.

[threedogs]

For a high vis sand flags, with either flouro orange, yellow or green, getting a material strong enough will be the hard part.

Sand flag would need to be orange flouro shade cloth with the Silver reflective cross.
not sure if theres any room left for a logo. A normal style flag will shred very quickly
even at 60kph


Gutter mount flags with N.P logo like Aust day ones or boxing roo would be worth a thought

[Cuppa]

So I take it you don't do flags?

I've already got a hi vis sand flag with a 12v light on the top. I wrap it up with a leckie tie when I'm travelling so that the wind doesn't desecrate it.

Hi vis NP sand flag isn't on the top of my list, but definitely worth the thought. Thanks.


Dang! I was gonna suggest the same as taslucas. At least then it'd be useful. Can't imagine that there would be any other circumstances where I'd want to mount a flag on my car. I guess the ute muster mob must have a different mindset to me .......... nothing new in that though! LOL.

[DX grunt]

Sand flag would need to be orange flouro shade cloth with the Silver reflective cross.
not sure if theres any room left for a logo. A normal style flag will shred very quickly
even at 60kph


Gutter mount flags with N.P logo like Aust day ones or boxing roo would be worth a thought

I recently replaced my sand flag at a cost of $25. I now still leave it up, but roll it up and tie a couple of cable ties onto it.

Gutter mount flags are another fantastic idea.

[taslucas]

What we really need is a simplified abbreviated logo that works for impact and instant recognition. Something like NPF mixed with the Nissan circle badge.
The Web address will go below ofcourse. I'll start having a play.

>>>tappin from tassie

[growler2058]

Legend Rossco, I like it!

How big are you thinking, I might get one too.

If we don't get much help here then pm me. A good mate of mine runs a sign company and may have some contacts ;)

I wouldn't mind getting one myself for forum meet ups.


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Didnt we have one that used to get passed around meetups?

[MEGOMONSTER]

Mego, please don't use your aerial flag at night - you might burn it with your roof spotties. lol.

No, it just shines brighter.


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[threedogs]

I recently replaced my sand flag at a cost of $25. I now still leave it up, but roll it up and tie a couple of cable ties onto it.

Gutter mount flags are another fantastic idea.

I store my flag in some 40mm pvc tubing, the same but
smaller could be used to enclose your flag whilst in transit
just a thought.. lol

Is the logo registered as it is now???

[DX grunt]

I store my flag in some 40mm pvc tubing, the same but
smaller could be used to enclose your flag whilst in transit
just a thought.. lol

Is the logo registered as it is now???

Yeah, either pvc or a plastic bag. lol.

Not sure about the logo - AB Is the logo registered, etc?

[AB]

Yeah, either pvc or a plastic bag. lol.

Not sure about the logo - AB Is the logo registered, etc?

No mate it's not registered but we own the domain of course. IpAustralia would never let us register the NP logo.


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[Wine_maker]

May be something like this?

71081

[Wine_maker]

Contour of Australia can be also set as backgroud of the road sign.

[Wine_maker]

What about this?

71090

But I'm sure it should be GQ :icon_victory:

[threedogs]

Contour of Australia can be also set as backgroud of the road sign.
loving your new Avatar,,, in the flag whats the patrol running over is that a huge paddock pie {cow dung}

[DX grunt]

loving your new Avatar,,, in the flag whats the patrol running over is that a huge paddock pie {cow dung}

I don't think so. It looks like a spare wheel mounted on the back door.

[taslucas]

I don't think so. It looks like a spare wheel mounted on the back door.
O think he ment the pic above that?

>>>tappin from tassie

[AB]

Didnt we have one that used to get passed around meetups?

Yeah I think Scotty may still have that one.

It was bloody big though, was at least 5-6m long if not more.


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[growler2058]

Yeah I think Scotty may still have that one.

It was bloody big though, was at least 5-6m long if not more.


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Being put to good use then hahahahaha

[threedogs]

Would you like me to grab a quote on two feather style flags??
Would look awesome to any entrance to say the engine meet up
or any high country camp site.

[AB]

Sure John go for it thanks mate. I'm probably not in a position myself at the moment though.


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[DX grunt]

What was the final design/s?

[DX grunt]

What was the final design/s?

Bump.

Was a final design decided on?

Rossco

[threedogs]

Bump.

Was a final design decided on?

Rossco

nothing yet as far as I know lol

[katwoman]

https://www.facebook.com/extrememarquees/posts/1418672191486279

Check these guys out.. 50% sale

[threedogs]

Thats the feather style I was referring to but taller maybe 3-4 mtrs tall.
Does anyone know a graphic artist or similar to get the design right.

[katwoman]

Thats the feather style I was referring to but taller maybe 3-4 mtrs tall.
Does anyone know a graphic artist or similar to get the design right.

They have a ship load of different Banner shapes in their website. I've just ordered 2 flare banners for the club.


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[AB]

I can do something Rossco what dimensions are we looking at?


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[DX grunt]

I can do something Rossco what dimensions are we looking at?


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One the size of a 'Bundy' flag, so that I can hang it off the back end for a street parade, and an aerial flag for the front end, and may be one to hang off my sand flag on the roof. lol.

@AB

[DX grunt]

One the size of a 'Bundy' flag, so that I can hang it off the back end for a street parade, and an aerial flag for the front end, and may be one to hang off my sand flag on the roof. lol.

@AB

@AB

Bump. I'm running out of time, peeps.

Any suggestions/voting for the design before I speak with AB?

Rossco

[mudski]

@AB

Bump. I'm running out of time, peeps.

Any suggestions/voting for the design before I speak with AB?

Rossco

Something like this would go well on the top of the Blue GQ....
71795

[DX grunt]

Something like this would go well on the top of the Blue GQ....
71795


Prescilla Mudski......has a nice ring to it. lol.

[4bye4]

Prescilla Mudski......has a nice ring to it. lol. Oh that invokes so many meanings.

[GQtdauto]

Geez is that really the new flag , ok I'm in !

[DX grunt]

There's only one thing better than Mudski's flag.......Seeing me in my lycra bike shorts and flouro yellow, skin tight lycra bike shirt, with visible tatts. PML

And, I KNOW Clunk HASN'T got a pic of that !!! hahahahahahahah

[Clunk]

There's only one thing better than Mudski's flag.......Seeing me in my lycra bike shorts and flouro yellow, skin tight lycra bike shirt, with visible tatts. PML

And, I KNOW Clunk HASN'T got a pic of that !!! hahahahahahahah
You mean the one where you met up with Doggy in Wagin?

[DX grunt]

You mean the one where you met up with Doggy in Wagin? Clunk

Yeah. From memory, I was only in my bike shorts, standing next to a big stud ram, and Doggy. lol.

[AB]

@AB

Bump. I'm running out of time, peeps.

Any suggestions/voting for the design before I speak with AB?

Rossco

Sorry Rossco old mate. Really struggling lately to keep on top of things.

Black flag mate with red and white/grey NP logo would look mint in my opinion!!!

I can do artwork for you if you can give sizes mate. I would personally love to have a flag like that, I reckon it would look awesome!!!


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[rusty_nail]

Hey mate, I only just saw this thread. have you found a supplier? I get reframe banners printed through work for jobs all the time. i would assume they do flags too. If you like I can find out?

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[DX grunt]

Sorry Rossco old mate. Really struggling lately to keep on top of things.

Black flag mate with red and white/grey NP logo would look mint in my opinion!!!

I can do artwork for you if you can give sizes mate. I would personally love to have a flag like that, I reckon it would look awesome!!!


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@AB

I'm just waiting to hear back from a guy about flag sizes. I asked the question about what size flags the young guys display on their utes during parades. Hope to hear back soon.

I know the flags are pretty big.

Does anybody know what size the "Bundy' flags are?

[DX grunt]

AB rusty_nail

The size is 1500 x 900.

I'm not sure about the size of the flag pole, though.

I've seen some utes with it secured with cable ties to the bull bar and others have a proper pole that 'screws' into the bull bar.

Hope this helps.

[AB]

Do you want me to design something up for you Rossco?

[DX grunt]

Black flag mate with red and white/grey NP logo would look mint in my opinion!!!

I can do artwork for you if you can give sizes mate. I would personally love to have a flag like that, I reckon it would look awesome!!!


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AB

I'm happy with your design and for you to do the art work, as long as it doesn't cost me anything. lol.

The size is 1500 x 900.

I'm not sure about the size of the flag pole, though.

I've seen some utes with it secured with cable ties to the bull bar and others have a proper pole that 'screws' into the bull bar.

Hope this helps.

The only thing I request is that when the flag is flying whilst I'm driving forward, that the print is on the left hand side of the flag.

I'll be putting the flag pole on the left hand side of my vehicle so that everybody on the footpath can admire and read the print on their side. Know what I mean?

Rossco

[the evil twin]

Soooo... the crutchless lycra bike daks cable tied on the HF antenna not pulling the birds anymore Grunter?

[DX grunt]

Soooo... the crutchless lycra bike daks cable tied on the HF antenna not pulling the birds anymore Grunter?

Nah, afraid not. I've changed aerials from whip to wire and it's just not the same. lol.

[the evil twin]

Nah, afraid not. I've changed aerials from whip to wire and it's just not the same. lol.

ROFL... that explains it then, wire is pretty hard core mate

If the whip wasn't working to everyones' satisfaction I would have tried fluffy handcuffs, silk or even cable ties before I went to wire

[NissanGQ4.2]

I typed nissanpatrol.com.au flag into google DX grunt and this came back, just vomited my beer back up!!!

71843

[AB]

Sorry Rossco I've been ridiculously swamped with life mate. I'll design up a flag tomorrow for ya...


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[AB]

Hi Rossco, see attached for some options.

I think just keep it simple without cluttering the flag.

The attached is a vector scale 1:1 so good to go to print.

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/np-flag.pdf

[DX grunt]

Hi Rossco, see attached for some options.

I think just keep it simple without cluttering the flag.

The attached is a vector scale 1:1 so good to go to print.

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/np-flag.pdf

@AB

Which one is your favourite?

[DX grunt]

I typed nissanpatrol.com.au flag into google DX grunt and this came back, just vomited my beer back up!!!

71843

This bluddy pic is gunna haunt me till the day I die !! PML

Suck eggs for pewking. lol

[AB]

Dunno mate there's a few I really like actually m. All four corner ones are a winner to me...


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[AB]

Maybe bottom left or bottom right.

What do other people think???


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[DX grunt]

Maybe bottom left or bottom right.

What do other people think???


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I'd love to see a poll on which flag people like, but don't know how to do it.

Maybe number the flags 1-9 ??

[AB]

Ok I'll chose bottom left lol


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[Maxhead]

Ok I'll chose bottom left lol


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Done!







................on the road

[Bob]

Bottom Left

[DX grunt]

AB


The size is 1500 x 900.

I've seen some utes with the flag secured on a broom stick, etc, with it cable tied to the bull bar and others have a proper pole that 'screws' into the bull bar.

The only thing I request is that when the flag is flying whilst I'm driving forward, that the print is on the left hand side of the flag.

I'll be putting the flag pole on the left hand side of my vehicle so that everybody on the footpath can admire and read the print on their side.

Know what I mean?

Rossco


Hey @AB. I love the left hand bottom one, but the bottom right hand one with a red back ground would be more practicable in WA, with all the red dust.

Could you get me a quote for the bottom LEFT?

You'll need to read the bit at the top. I've changed it slightly. I'll need the writing on the flag to be legible when I go past people standing on the left hand footpath as I'm driving forward.

Instead of the cleats at the top and bottom, the edge of the flag will need to be stitched so I can slide the flag down the outside of a broom stick etc.

Hope this is as clear as stick on mud. lol.

EDIT: Please quote on bottom, left.

[AB]

I don't have any contacts though to help you unfortunately Rossco.

Wasn't there someone here who knows someone who makes flags?


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[Plasnart]

I vote this one! Certain head-turner!!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/57.jpg

[DX grunt]

I don't have any contacts though to help you unfortunately Rossco.

Wasn't there someone here who knows someone who makes flags?


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threedogs. Can u help?

[BigRAWesty]

Wheres the bloody choices.
Can we smash this in 6 weeks??

[AB]

Hey mate, I only just saw this thread. have you found a supplier? I get reframe banners printed through work for jobs all the time. i would assume they do flags too. If you like I can find out?

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rusty_nail

Any love from your contact?


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[DX grunt]

Wheres the bloody choices.
Can we smash this in 6 weeks??
bigguwesty


http://nissanpatrol.com.au/np-flag.pdf

Here tis. This thread is red hot and you had to go back a few pages. lol.

[DX grunt]

At an educated guess, somebody who wants a 'one off' design will be paying more than the people that want the same design.

Just a thought. lol.

[DX grunt]

threedogs

At an educated guess, somebody who wants a 'one off' design will be paying more than the people that want the same design.

Just a thought. lol.

[GQtdauto]

What ? No Beige , peuce or Tamarillow .

[DX grunt]

What ? No Beige , peuce or Tamarillow .

Sorry, no Lattee, either. PML

[BigRAWesty]

Yea bottom left is cool..

[AB]

What ? No Beige , peuce or Tamarillow .

Those colours clash with his attire ;)


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[GQtdauto]

Yea bottom left is cool..

Next best I suppose .

[Plasnart]

Don't reckon TD will be all that interested in flags for a bit Rossco.

[DX grunt]

Don't reckon TD will be all that interested in flags for a bit Rossco.

Totally understand. Nuff said.

I could always try somebody over this end of the world. See how we go with over your way, first.

[Clunk]

Bottom left...... Someone in the WPC might have flag making contacts DX grunt

[BigRAWesty]

Are we thinking fabric flags, small lightweight canvas flags??

[DX grunt]

Are we thinking fabric flags, small lightweight canvas flags??

I think fabric is the way to go, due to their size.

How about silk screen printing on lycra? PML

[4bye4]

Only if you remove the lycra first.

[rusty_nail]

rusty_nail

Any love from your contact?


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will chase it up monday sorry its been a busy week

[rusty_nail]

have been in contact with the graphics manager in my company. i have passed on the info to him and he will follow it up with a company who he knows does flags and has a mate that works for it. i should have an answer for you in the next couple of days.

[MEGOMONSTER]

Are we thinking fabric flags, small lightweight canvas flags??

I put a canvas type flag on my aerial and was too heavy under way.
Really catches the wind and bends the aerial over.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/117.jpg

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[BigRAWesty]

I put a canvas type flag on my aerial and was too heavy under way.
Really catches the wind and bends the aerial over.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2017/05/117.jpg

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Yea was wondering that

[threedogs]

I'm getting some custom ST stickers made ATM ill pass on ABs number
if thats ok so they can discuss one on one what they want.
are you just after those feather style or just 5' x 3' flags

[DX grunt]

I'm getting some custom ST stickers made ATM ill pass on ABs number
if thats ok so they can discuss one on one what they want.
are you just after those feather style or just 5' x 3' flags

Thanks, 3D

Not sure what they have to offer. If they could quote on both, that would be great.

Rossco

[threedogs]

Thanks, 3D

Not sure what they have to offer. If they could quote on both, that would be great.

Rossco

Ill pass on the details then at least you'll have a starting point to to speak