I applied the lens tissue last night and am very pleased with the results. Studying the photos, I'm not sure wheather the SVRR car I'm modeling had canvas or tar paper but I think it was probably tar paper. I cut the lens tissue into 3 scale foot wide strips which I applied lengthwise like the prototype. It did not curve well on the ends so I cut slits in the paper, which look like what the prototype had too. The paint held it on pretty well and gave me time to move the pieces around but didn't hold too well on the sharp bends at the edges. After the paint dried I applied some thin CA on the edges, wiped it with a paper towel and that glued the edges nice and tight. It still needs some cleaning up and a matte overspray, but I'll post some photos shortly. Thanks for your input - Wes
--- On Mon, 2/21/11, Bob Werre <[email protected]> wrote: From: Bob Werre <[email protected]> Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Canvas Roof Question To: [email protected] Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 11:08 AM I have used photographic lens tissue with fairly good results a few times. It's a finer texture than common tissue and much stronger. I just used the paint for bonding. If you want a more uniform look just use Floquil and back off the airbrush so the paint is half dry when it hits the roof. I've used that on most of my cars. This effect might be a "more to scale" look than any kind of tissue because most canvas's don't have than much texture in 1:1. Bob Werre BobWphoto.com > > > --- In [email protected] <mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com>, > "Wes" <twofootartist@...> wrote: > > > > Now my question: What is the best way to simulate a painted canvas > covered roof? > > -Wes Ewell > > > > I've tried two methods over the years with varying degrees of success, > and I would hesitate to consider either as "best", but here goes... > > Use masking or drafting tape, usually in 1.5" sizes, to cover the > roof. I always add adhesive to the roof rather than depending > completely on the tape adhesive long term. When painted it is probably > more a tar paper "look" than canvass, but it is pretty effective. The > second is more challenging - lay out tissue (facial tissue, "Kleenex", > whatever...) and then spray on thinned white glue -- like the > ballasting technique. It is very touchy when wet and not very > forgiving if you start trying to adjust or move it, but again the > effect can be good. > > I would think other techniques would be generally addressed in the > model railroad press. Keep us informed of your progress! > > Jim Kindraka > Plymouth, WI > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
