Re: Modeling Solar Sail Ships

Mark A. Siefert. wrote:
>	  I've been thinking of trying to create a fleet of solar sail
type
> vessels. (Don't ask me why, we miniature gamers like to think of such
> things.)  However, I've hit one snag:  How in the heck do I model the
> actual "sail."  First I thought of using plastic wrap glued to a frame
> of some sort, but I disarded that quickly because it was transpartent
> and it would sag and look very sloppy.  
How about glossy magazine paper?  I've got Man'O'War ships with sails
cut strait from magazines.  Cut the appropriate shape & curve.	Then
glue 1 edge to a mast.
They can be a little fragile if not stored properly though.

'Neath Southern Skies