Jeep--decals and windshield tarp

Kevin- what jeep are you doing? I've got a sheet of unused Mutt decals sitting in here, I'll never use them. They're yours if you want 'em, just PM me your address.

Steve 

 

 

Hey, Steve,
  Thanks for the offer! I'm not sure if those decals would work or not; I'm building Tamiya's Willys MB. I got some pictures up finally. I'm going to try and fit the Jeep in with my Sherman, but if I don't use the correct numbers, I'm sure it won't be too big an issue. Here's what I've got done on it so far:


And the Sherm:

Do you think these could fit in the same scene realistically, with those decals?
Thanks again!
------Kevin

Hey Kev,

 At the moment I do not have a photo up yet of mine but I used tissue paper and Elmers glue watered down a bit.

 I first off measured out the tissue paper a little bigger than the windshield(basically wrapping it once over..)

After that I moistened the TP a bit and started to fold it over the windshield.. Mixture of Elmers glue to water is up to you and how you like it but for me I rather have it a little more on the pastey side yet managable.

 Once you have the TP over the window on how you want it, start to brush the mixture across the window.. All along forming it with your finger..

 Repete these steps as necessary. If you have any question or get stuck, please feel free & email at Falcon42177@yahoo.com

 If you could, please post pix as you go along or of the finished cover.. 

 Flaps up,

 Mike

Rangers Lead The Way 

  

  

Hey Kev,

 Love your Willies as well your Sherman.. The weathering sets it off well. I especially like the tarp over the back of the Jeep!!

 Over all well done my friend

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way 

Agreed, they look great, nicely weathered. Detail on Willy is well done.

Steve

 

 

Hey guys!
Thanks for the compliments!
The tarp on the Willys is tissue paper I believe, or it may have been a Kleenex...
The "boxes" under it are pieces of blue insulation foam, a Flak barrel piece and a ration crate from the Sherm. There are some seam lines on the leaf springs though, but I can fix those.

Now I do like the Jeep!

I have an existing Jeep in 1:72 to detail or the Heller/Airfix one to work on. The method you used with the tarp looks a great solution for busying up the finished model.

cheers

Mike 

Thanks mike, this tarp method looks pretty good considering how easy it is. I'd like to see yours when it's done!
I'll try to work on mine some tonight. I found me some tissue paper that should last me quite a while. I'd have started earlier but I've been busy with homework, and next week is finals week. But after that I'll be free! Well, for another month anyway.
What color would be good for a tarp on the windshield? is it just any old tarp or are they made for that specific purpose?
Also, for the Thompson scabbard, how do you paint leather, and how is it attached to the jeep (in front of the door)? do I need to make straps or something?
Thanks!
----Kevin

Excellent job on the tarp, Kevin. Did you use tissue paper and white glue or thinned acrylic silicone?

Thanks!
This is tissue paper with water, glue, and paint. Sewing patterns make a good source for all the tissue you can use. What exactly is acrylic silicone? I've never heard of it. If I can get to school with all the ice tomorrow, I'll try and post some pictures of how I made it.
-----------Kevin

I really like the tarp too.  I haven't been able to get mine to come out that good (yet).  thanks for posting