tissue canvas

This is the method that I use.

Cut the tissue paper approximately the size of the area that you want to cover. In a small bowl mix white glue and water together, approximately a 50/50 mix. Lay the tissue over the area a dip a paint brush in the glue mix and start brushing it onto the tissue. Use a toothpick or any sharp object to "tuck" the tissue into any corners. Dab any excess glue off with a piece of paper towel and allow it to dry overnight. Repeat for thicker results With a little practice you can even put seam lines in by using the edge of the tissue to create them.

The way I've done it is as follows: First cut a one- or two-layer piece of Kleenex-type tissue that approximates the size you'll need, with a bit extra allowed for the canvas to show some natural slack, rolls or folds. The mix up a solution of dilute white glue + tap water at around 1:1. I usually mix a few mL's of this on something like a plastic coffee can lid, or any other shallow basin. Then soak the tissue completely and lift out of solution, blotting away the drips. Place the wet tissue "in-situ" on the model where it will remain, and drape in the slack or folds. Allow to dry overnight. Paint when fully dry. Dry brush to add highlights or weathering effects. It usually doesn't need any more adhesive than the white glue, but if it does, superglue it to the model once the tissue is dry. Big point is, allow it to dry in the shape that you want it to be, on the model where it belongs. I've also used thin cut strips of masking tape to simulate the straps that keep bedrolls together, and I'll wrap the tape around the tissue "bedroll" while it's still wet. Pics to follow..

hey sherm, i didn't realize you were writing to this post too! we were writing at the same time.

Here you go. My first time posting a picture, hope it works...

Well, that failed miserably. I'm going to try a different way:

There we go..

Neither worked ShamRage .... by the looks of the url you might have clipped it, or they don't allow links to work from there.

ShamRage.

1st link forwards me to a login page for dotPhoto, that is after I cut/paste the URL. You bassically try to link a standard URL as an image.

2nd link points to "c:\plastic model research\photos\dsc00451.jpg" which I think is where the file is located on your Hard disk.

Hope this helps.

Arrgh. I don't have any website to host pictures for me, so it's not working. I see what I did wrong the second time, too. Thanks MadModelFactory. What do you all use to host your pictures on? Are there any good free places? I'd like to share some pics of stuff in my posts like every1 else does. Thanks for the help!

I figured out that dotPhoto doesn't allow links to point to the photos posted there unless you log in and stuff.

Ron USMC has a hosting site .... check out the following thread for further info.

http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10017

HEY,
Back to the canvas and stuff, can you paint it before the glue and water part? I wouldnt want to get and different colored paints on the model itself if you know what i mean.

Randy

Randy,

I think its difficult to paint tissue paper as is. Plus, Elmer's glue has a tendency of drying glossy just when you dont want it too, so your canvass may have glossy glue patches all over. What I do is apply the wet tissue to the kit just before painting the entire model.

HEY,
Thanks allan.

Randy

Thx Shermanfreak :)

Randy - I paint all my tarps after they have been put on the model and are dry.

Robert, Do hand paint them or airbrush the entire model with them on.
mark956

I airbrush the entire model with the tarps in place. In my case this is usually O.D.. I then go back a brush paint the tarps, camo nets and dust covers with Tamiya Khaki Drab.

I just tried this tonight but have a question :
After applying the mix, the tissue paper wrinkled. Is this normal ? Will it smooth out as it dries ? Or do I have to use another paper ? Is my mix too "watery" ?
Thanks

They do have a tendency to wrinkle Rob. You may want to experiment a little bit with the mix to see if less wrinkles occur. For what I build, wrinkles are acceptable.

Thanks Robert. I'll try changing my mix.

Let us know how it turns out .... most interested.

Here's a pic of my M36 B1 .... the cover over the open turret is made using this procedure and is probably has the least wrinkles of any that I have done. the glue to water ratio on this one was about 60 - 40.

I use paper towels and a 3-1 mix of water and glue. Wrap some saran wrap around the car, for protection, dip the paper towel in the mix and drape over the model. Then tweek the paper towel here and there to get the folds and creases and set aside to dry.