"Rolled Awnings or Tarps?" Topic
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bjporter | 05 Sep 2021 9:02 p.m. PST |
I am working on upgrading a model steamer for a Colonial Africa project. I would like to add some rolled up awnings or screens to the roofline of the ship and am unsure the best method to make what I need. I'm not very handy sculpting, so any other suggested methods of making something like that would be helpful. Does anyone have any experience making something similar or suggestions? |
William Warner | 05 Sep 2021 10:39 p.m. PST |
I roll facial tissue into a suitable sized roll, tie it at intervals with thread, and coat it with diluted white glue. when dry it can be painted and glued to the roof line on your ship. It's a simple yet effective solution. |
Tom Molon | 06 Sep 2021 6:17 a.m. PST |
Similar to WW's comments, but instead of facial tissue I use a thin off-white, cotton material . My wife quilts, and always has scraps of various materials she doesn't need – off cuts and such. Ask around and someone you know probably knows a quilter who can provide something. Whichever you use, add plenty of white glue, a layer at a time until you get the effect you like. |
dBerczerk | 06 Sep 2021 6:23 a.m. PST |
Rolled cheesecloth tied with sewing thread also works well for simulating rolled tarpaulins. |
Blasted Brains | 06 Sep 2021 6:49 a.m. PST |
The tissue technique works a charm – I also use it for wagon top canvas. I would practice a bit before doing the real thing to improve your control if you use this method. It has the benefits of being very cheap and very fast. |
Zeelow | 06 Sep 2021 1:54 p.m. PST |
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Anton Ryzbak | 08 Sep 2021 7:49 a.m. PST |
I like the sort of paper towel one often sees in public restrooms, stronger than tissue by far and devoid of print or impressed patterns. It becomes quite flexible when wet, and if coated with PVA is very strong once dried. I bought a roll at a commercial supply house decades ago and am still using it. |
Badgerlock | 08 Sep 2021 1:01 p.m. PST |
I've had good results using both tissue or paper towel and thin cotton from old handkerchiefs but I found wrapping the material around a sausage of plasticine worked better than trying to just roll the paper or fabric. |
bjporter | 12 Sep 2021 6:56 p.m. PST |
Thanks everyone for all the great suggestions! I gave it a try using a wood dowel rod core wrapped with old cotton t-shirt material. I glued it in place with superglue and tied it up with string. I wet the entire thing down with Mod Podge instead of the glue/water mixture. I have read that Mod Podge is less susceptible to humidity. It dried pretty stiff. I glued them all in place on the ship, they look pretty good. Maybe a tiny bit over size due to the thickness of the dowel, but hopefully not too bad looking. Now I think I will try adding some tarps to some 3d print trucks that have issues. |
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