I don't know the construction techniques for a German tent. Is it fully framed, or just with support poles in the center? If fully framed, a frame work of brass rod and with tissue soaked in white glue shaped appropriately applied over the framework.
Tamiya makes this little set up
F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!
U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!
N is for NO SURVIVORS...
- Plankton
LSM