Making scale Tarps (Can't find Link)

Jesse James · Post by **Jesse James** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:28 pm

Hey all,

I was browsing around one night and found, I think on a 1:16 Tank forum, some information on how to make scale tarps out of plain white hankerchiefs you get at any random store...

It was a dying/watered down paint technique, I think, but there was more to it I think...

Anyone know what I'm talking about? Especially any of you 1:16 tanker guys?

I have no clue where this was and now I'm disappointed I didn't save the link.

VMF115 · Post by **VMF115** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:32 pm

http://www.bigscalemodels.com/links/links.html

right here

http://www.bigscalemodels.com/tips/tips ... tarps.html

Jesse James · Post by **Jesse James** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:18 pm

VMF,

First, thanks a ton, as that first link is a HUGE help to me... It's really a great one, and I'm going to be perusing that a lot the next few nights I think, however that's not the link I was after.

The one I'm looking for makes a more reuseable type tarp, like for action figures and things, that you put in watered down paint to get the right look... Something less model, and more toy I guess is what I'm trying to say. The guy spray-painted them after to give camo striping to it I think, and he made them using cloth hankerchiefs, not tissues...

Not many folks use "hankies" these days, and they are pretty gross, but I found a cool use for them and now can't find the link, argh!

But, regardless, thank you for that link VMF because it's a HUGE resource I've already enjoyed looking through.

Tinman · Post by **Tinman** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:12 pm

If you poke around your local fabric shop you might find some scraps for sale cheap, that you can use simply by cutting to size.

I found some really useful fabric in this way a few years ago. Some german gray, some reversible OD one side / white on the other, and some OD nylon material. All thin and easy to drape on vehicles (and white glue holds it nicely in place, until I want to remove it. Then just soak in water overnight).

I think I spent maybe $4 or $5 for the lot.

Jesse James · Post by **Jesse James** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:40 pm

Thanks for the suggestions Tinman.

The link I had was good for making mroe scale camo's and things, on fabrics, and having the fabric flex/roll and such. I was planning to use it for military and Star Wars projects as there's a unique almost "airbrushed" look to camo's on SW fabrics that I was gonna try duplicating to make large tarps, tents, and camo covers for things.

Long story nobody gives a poop about but it was on my mind and that dang link is something I thought I saved, but must not have.