maps to flatten

**grumpybear** · 03-09-2016 18:00

Does anyone have a way to flatten maps that came with kickstater package?

**Diamondback** · 03-09-2016 21:50

Table. And books. Big books. Heavy ones, piled high--if you have an encyclopedia set, this is a great use for 'em. Press 'em a bit at a time, leave 'em pressing a few days per section, when done get a couple large cardboard poster backing boards to provided "sandwiched" protection while you go to find a laminator big enough.

Slow and a pain in the arse, but simple enough.

**Guntruck** · 03-10-2016 00:12

I used mine for the first time last night, after about 30 minutes they seemed to flatten out somewhat. I am wondering if ironing them on a low heat setting prior to rolling them into a tube would work.

I also think Nightbomber's approach of overlaying them with a sheet of perspex is a good one, albeit possibly an expensive one.

**zenlizard** · 03-10-2016 03:59

After pressing them with big heavy books, cover them either side with clear contact paper. In the long run, makes them rollable, as well.

**BB401** · 03-10-2016 05:06

Place under table pads on dining room table
forget for a week
remember not to spill
remove and roll loosely
play!

**Nightbomber** · 03-10-2016 05:17

Here is my story: post #16.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...playing-ground

**grumpybear** · 03-10-2016 05:31

Thank you all . About what I figured just hoping for an easy way, thanks again

**Franco Lucchini** · 03-10-2016 06:14

Originally Posted by Guntruck

I used mine for the first time last night, after about 30 minutes they seemed to flatten out somewhat. I am wondering if ironing them on a low heat setting prior to rolling them into a tube would work.

I'd be leery of an iron as it could discolor the poster. I have laid them by a window in the afternoon sun (artwork down), and that tends to speed up the process.

**Flying Helmut** · 03-10-2016 07:20

Originally Posted by Franco Lucchini

I'd be leery of an iron as it could discolor the poster. I have laid them by a window in the afternoon sun (artwork down), and that tends to speed up the process.

Flatten between two flannel sheets, and iron the sheet, not the poster directly, and it should be O.K.
That's what I'm going to try.
And if it all goes wrong, well, I bought extra maps as kickstarter add-ons! Antici...................................pation!!!!