I need help drawing, laying out, peramiters for a 10" WW1 German maltese cross . I wan't to paint the cross's on a plane, instead of using decals. any help is appreciated! Thank you, Jim

Check out this link....

http://cgm.cs.mcgill.ca/~luc/maltesecrosses.html

Courtesy of RCU's own Charlie P.

Jim,
Have you considered using adhesive backed vinyl? I used it on my 80" Balsa USA E III Eindecker and it works great. It's flexable and easy to work with. I covered the E III with fabric (of course) and if I need to remove it, it comes off without damage to the covering. You can get the stuff at a sign shop as thats what they make lettering for signs with. Just a suggestion.
Regards,
Steve

Here's how I would do it:

Cut a piece of cardboard or heavy paper to the shape of one point on the cross (Fold it in half and cut one curve [paper-doll style] to keep the curves symmetrical)

Draw a line down the center (Where the fold was)

Draw a second line perpendicular to the first 5" from the top.

Now get a piece of covering and draw two lines at right angles.

Place the template so the lines line-up, and trace it.

rotate 90* and trace again

2 more times and your ready to cut out your cross

Thanks to all! I have enough info to do the job now. It seems as if there is no set rule on diminisions. Jim

Jim , Of course there are set dimensions for a cross , but you have to get hold of a scale type book that shows you what they are , I have one around here someplace . I just cut out a cardboard template of the actual size , hold it down on wing or fuse with mask tape , draw with a soft pencil the outline , remove . I use the 3M "fine line "tape & go around edges , then fill in the paint , not a big deal .

Thanks Hurri. I think I have it down to the point that I like. I appreciate your input. Jim