The Restored United States of America Flag

[FrankWalker]

I know "The Postman" may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I have a soft spot for it. I've always liked the flag and thought it'd be a simple prop. I recently rediscovered an old flag I had and decided today I'm going to make this prop that I've always wanted... So many pics to come, as this will be a one day build, haha. Stay tuned!

 

[Mike J.]

Interesting. Good luck with this. I remember liking the novel.

 

[Sean]

I like the movie. and I love props. but i'm just a little shy on altering the american flag.

 

[ARKM]

Great movie, with a lot it filmed about 4 miles from where I live.

 

[FrankWalker]

Made some pretty good progress today. Didn't get to complete it, some things came up, but I did get the star cut out, as well as all the letters. Went to the fabric store and found a fabric very close in color, and even texture. Dyed it with a tiny bit of brown fabric dye which brought it a little closer to the original color. But even then, in the film, the additions to the flag stand out as newer... My goal is to sew it all together tomorrow.

 

[FrankWalker]

Also scored these two beauties on ebay today... The jacket is accurate, the only different on the hat is where this one has a 3, the screen used hat has a guy riding a horse. The rest of the badge is accurate...

 

[Apollo]

Always thought this was a way under appreciated Film

 

[FrankWalker]

I need to take some of the structure out of my hat so I can get that fold and get it broken down!

 

[Duncanator]

I enjoyed this film too. It had some campy bits (but so did Star Wars) but some well written stuff too.

 

[FrankWalker]

Well, I originally had thought about just grabbing the sewing machine and doing the letters... But then I thought, well they'd be hand sewn. So I started doing that, and I love how it looks, but ****** this'll take me forever. Good thing there's no rush, haha.

 

[Starwoid]

Love the movie. Hold it dear to my heart since my dad has been a postman for close to thirty years, plus I love Costner. This is a wonderfully thought out prop. Great to see something old school on here for once.

 

[bikemancs]

I always enjoyed this movie. Especially since I'm a Minnesotan and they said the new government was setting up in the Metrodome.

 

[FrankWalker]

It's coming along. Now with Comic Con out of the way, I can get back to sewing on those letters... I did however get my jacket and hat in! Oh the fun!! One day, it'll be a great costume to wear to a Con, and better believe I will carry the flag with me!