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Bish I just completed a side by side comparison of camo netting by Verlinden and Build-A-Rama both in 1/35 and both under $10. I'm not endorsing either product because each has a use in our builds, but the 2nd set of photos of Build-A-Rama's net is more what I was looking for when I researched my Brummbar (bottom photo). Other photos of German AFV's show netting more in line with this one, having said all that this is the one I'll use for my build. Terry    

They are two different types of nets, but your right in that they are both useful. I think the Verlinden net is the one seen most often, so its nice to see the larger one. I wonder if that was a standard item or just something they have got hold of.

Whats the product number on the Verlinden one as I didn't realise it was that big, I have had mine years but not even opened the packet. I am going to have to get some of the Build-A-rama net for sure. Thanks for those pics.

Verlinden 0042.

Terry: Looks pretty darn close to the real thing. I picked up some 'camo netting' last year and well, I think it's just medical gauze dyed green- I could have done that myself! I don't remember the brand.

I agree it looks very close, but with limited time I really don't mind spending the money. They're about the same price as a jar of pigment and I have a million of em.  

Terry, thanks. Ye, that's the same one I have. I am probably going to use that on my 251/3 for the 44 GB.

Gamera, I have heard for years about people using gauze. But from what I have seen it to fine for cam nets. I have heard of people simply soaking it in white glue and sprinkling dry herbs over it. But then you just get a white net with bits on it. For all the hassle of having to dye/paint it, I think I would rather spend the £4 and just buy one. The medical gauze just doesn't look right I don't think. But that's just my view on it.

You know it may be thicker, I've only used it rolled up so far. As you guys say considering how little I paid for it, it's probably worth not having to by dye and do it myself.  

I must admit, some images I have seen, it does look convincing. I can only assume they spread the gauze out. I believe some people paint it when they paint the vehicle. that might be ok for an OD vehicle, but would not make sense for a German one. Can't say I have seen one of a German vehicle, they tend to be on Allied ones mostly.

One thing I'm pretty sure on is that its not a medical gauze. If you do a close up on my photo you can see very tiny threads that resemble a "hemp type' roping but also that it has a lot of curly sections. One more thing, it has gaps and irregular areas that look very natural? Anyway I think we can have a lot of use for a net like this and I'd have to check but I think it also comes in different colors?  

Gamera

Terry: Looks pretty darn close to the real thing. I picked up some 'camo netting' last year and well, I think it's just medical gauze dyed green- I could have done that myself! I don't remember the brand.

i started using bridal veil. it stiffens up when painted so i may try dying it so i can get it to hang right when i drape it. dried oregano works good on it. adding some solder inside a role allows you to bend it so the roll hangs well. i did that on the BEDFORD PORTEE. 

How that build going Terry.

Bridal veil, now I hadn't thought of that one. be interested to see how you get on dying it.

Bish, I've been out of town, getting back at it tomorrow.

Wayne I seen that on the Bedford, looked very convincing.

Terry

jibber

Bish, I've been out of town, getting back at it tomorrow.

Wayne I seen that on the Bedford, looked very convincing.

Terry

hey terry thanks. bragging a bit the BEDFORD took a 2d in softskins at chili con 3 regionals. picked up a trumpeter 1/35 S-TANK in the vendors room. begs for a draped net even if it is a TT (Tracked Thingie)

Looking forward to that Terry, and welcome back.

Thanks guys.

One of the things I was pondering while sitting on a Lake Huron beach in Northern Michigan is that we miss the opportunity to see these builds in person. Wayne I love the front view pic of the Bedford, I thought that was very cool and would be nice to see along with Bish's awesome 88 and many others. I know how much time and expertise went into those builds and its a shame we have so many sitting on shelves or whatever with little or no audience. I've never wanted to do shows mainly because I just really enjoy the build and for the relaxation. GB's is probably the next best thing I guess. Its already been a busy year and looking forward to other builds, better get to work.

I pretty much have the Brummbar built and will get a coat of primer on today. I'm going to add a coat of Chipping Fluid on before my base coat and then rough it up a bit. I'm building it with the hatches buttoned up ready for some street fighting.    

Terry, I know exactly what you mean. I don't do show's either. So once I builds have been posted here and people have made a few comments, it disappears into the great beyond and its only me that see's them. So sharing them on here and getting some great feedback is a real plus.

Looking forward to seeing that chipping fluid Terry.

Bish

Terry, I know exactly what you mean. I don't do show's either. So once I builds have been posted here and people have made a few comments, it disappears into the great beyond and its only me that see's them. So sharing them on here and getting some great feedback is a real plus.

Looking forward to seeing that chipping fluid Terry.

Terry I agree with you and bish. I just wish I could see all the great models that all of you built. This fourm like bish said is great because of the comments and help that the master builders give is one of the best things that I have needed.

Doug

Bish

Terry, I know exactly what you mean. I don't do show's either. So once I builds have been posted here and people have made a few comments, it disappears into the great beyond and its only me that see's them. So sharing them on here and getting some great feedback is a real plus.

Looking forward to seeing that chipping fluid Terry.

hi guys

i really enjoy shows but don't take them seriously. OK the 2d on the BEDFORD and the 1st on the UN UNIMOG are definite serious braggers but i look at also as "approval" that my artist oil washing and weathering is effective. i also know how much effort went into them, as do the folks here following any WIP.  it was a tossup whether the UNIMOG went in commercial trucks (it did) or softskins, which i already had stuff in. this just gives me additional incentive to take the next trucks a step further. overall i get better feedback and suggestions from the folks on the forum and take their comments seriously

i like meeting folks and picking up new techniques. sometimes i meet friends from FSM at the larger contests.

i got some good pointers from my friends airbrush demo and some interesting techniques for painting dinosaurs and monsters i may try on armor. we are looking at a region 10 regional next year in denver front range so time to build new stuff. i will offer to do a basic base building demo. and now i will have to build a bunch of new stuff. may be time for a big locomotive.

looks like a tv veg night tonight catching up and updating my GBs and laying out a template for club newsletter. and tomorrow i get to figure out how to break the front differential on my URAL so i can have the front wheels turned. obviously some of  the parts will have to be extended or shortened, ie broke. and no one will see it. one day i will roll one in a ditch to show off the chassis.

Terry, those camo nets are looking really nice!

I do take my models to shows, but I don't do it for the competition. If I go to a show I think i can as well take one or 2 models with me and the entry fee for a model is a bit lower than the standard ticket price at the show I normally visit.

I got on two light base coats of Tamiya Dark Yellow mixed with about 10% Buff. Next is a little modulation, some chipping and scrapes, some assembly and a green striped camo theme. A heck of a lot more after that. I'm I'm pressed with Dragons PE Schurzen, they seem to be the right size and thickness and still flexible enough to do a few things. More updates later. Terry

Terry: Looks good, nice setup to keep everything in one place there- I have to move stuff around when I'm finished airbrushing and tend to lose parts.

Nice set up indeed Terry, and nice to seem some DY getting added.

Pics aren't so good but I just wanted to get something out. I'll have more close up shots soon showing detail as I move along.

Nice paint job, Terry!

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I started a little chipping on the rear deck lid. I picked this particular area because its small and I can paint around what I've done and to see how its working and how I'll proceed. Each time is a little different as to how much pressure and water to use and what results I get. I use 3-4 different brushes from short and stiff to a little softer on fragile parts like the tire racks. Now that I have my test area my next move is to spray on my camo pattern and finish the chipping process on the whole vehicle. So basically what I did was spray on my primer and let it dry completely then brush on my chipping fluid to the areas I'm going to work. I think you can spray it but I just didn't want it everywhere. After that dries I sprayed on my base coat and again I let that dry and picked a small area to test. Most times I'll pick a spot underneath but I felt confident I could do it here and get the results I was looking for. From where I did the chipping I'm going to spray my striped camo pattern around what I've done but I might have to blend in some small areas. Oh my wheels are all painted and roughed up ready for installation and then some weathering. I think thats it for today, let everything settle down and get back at it tomorrow.  

Looks pretty good Jibber, I can't wait to the whole thing.

Yeah, looks good Terry. I still haven't worked the guts up enough to try chipping like that.

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Sprayed on my camo pattern after studying a lot of real Brummbar pictures. Next I'll overspray with a thinned base coat to soften the lines and get it settled down. I've started on the exhausts and the Shurzen rails and wheels are ready.  Lot of things getting done. I'm looking forward to the final assembly, weathering and the finish but still a lot to do.

Looks good Terry!  How did you do the painting on the exhaust? I really like the look of it.

I brushed on a combination of Mig Standard Rust with two other Mig pigments, old and light rust. The standard rust is pre mixed and I blend them together in different spots with the pigments. Its enamel based so Ill let it dry out then go back over with dry pigments. That gives a layered rust look. I usually touch it up later with some oil paint in small spots to look like "rust through".