splinter camo

Mike (renarts), you're a genius. It just so happens that I am doing a Canadian WW II Infantry figure and was about to use that cheese cloth I mentioned. But I am now going to head for the nearest bridal shop tomorrow and check out this "toule" material. I'll post the reults.

I agree with Bull on the painting. I use thinned down dark green to paint the "grass" on splinter patterns.

If you go to a fabric store and go to the bridal or curtain sections you'll find a material called "toule." It is perfect for camo netting on helmets, chainlink fence, engine exhaust covers, etc. Comes in different colors and diameters of mesh. A swatch of this will no doubt last you forever.

Tankergeoff,

I am not sure what your problem is or what scale you are working in, but I will give you some tips that worked for me. Begin by using a small brush (no bigger than a 5/0 for 1/16 scale, and as small as you can find (I would recommend 30/0) for 1/35 scale). I personally prefer to use humbrol paints for my figures clothing, and would recommend using a dark green thinned slightly with Testors brush cleaner. Paint the splinter pattern after your other painting is completed. I hope that this helps.

Bull

What will you be using the netting for? I found that old nylon stocking (with the wife's permission) makes a great camo net for helmets in 1/35 scale. I even used it for a 120 mm figure once with great effect, especially with some glue and tissue "scrim" added. You might try some cheese cloth, but I fear you may find it to be too much like the gauze. But if you're using it for a vehicle, it would probably look quite realistic when you roll it up. Good Luck, and sorry I don't have any tips on the splinter pattern for you.

Glenn