This week for our mid-week episode we talk about the use of the American Flag (and other international flags) in your models and model railroads. There is also an importance to make sure you're using the right American Flag for the era that you're modeling! For more on the different versions of the flag that our nation has used you can check out this site on the American Flag historical timeline. There's some really wildly different versions from the 50 star version we're used to today!

For us we're going to have to use a 48 star version that was used in the early 1940's. 

We also go into a wider topic from this original one of using the appropriate cultural artwork for the time period and region that you're modeling! Wouldn't it be cool if you were modeling the 1980's and you threw some old 80's hair band concert posters into your city? 

Let's see how you're incorporating the culture of the time of your layout! Tag us in some pics on instagram, twitter, or post those pics to our Facebook!

Have a safe & happy Independence Day!