Impalow Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I feel like I have seen this before, but I cant remember where... My current project has some carpeted areas that are perfectly flat I would like to add some custom cut beige carpet mats. Im looking for a soft flocked/embossing powder/fuzzy type carpet... but in a flat sheet, possibly self adhesive, but not a requirement... my Pocher Ferrari had something like this in grey, but i cant find the material bulk. I know model factory Hiro had some stuff, but its gone into the insanely expensive zone at >30.00 a sheet. Anyone have anything they have used in the past? or thought may work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I just bought some stuff EXACTLY like this in Hobby Lobby at the weekend - probably 12" square sheets for a buck a pop. It has a real fine 'fuzzy' grain to and looked like a perfect scale carpet to me. I found it in the paper aisle - I THINK they had different colors but I only grabbed the black stuff. I also have a roll of tan carpet I got years ago from a dolls-house store in NY...much deeper looking. I'll post a picture up when I get home so you can see the difference, and if the tan colored stuff looks like it might work I'll mail a sheet to you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, CabDriver said: I just bought some stuff EXACTLY like this in Hobby Lobby at the weekend - probably 12" square sheets for a buck a pop. It has a real fine 'fuzzy' grain to and looked like a perfect scale carpet to me. I found it in the paper aisle - I THINK they had different colors but I only grabbed the black stuff. I also have a roll of tan carpet I got years ago from a dolls-house store in NY...much deeper looking. I'll post a picture up when I get home so you can see the difference, and if the tan colored stuff looks like it might work I'll mail a sheet to you ? oooo! Thats awesome! Please let me know on both! I need to make a Hobby lobby trip anyway! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, Impalow said: oooo! Thats awesome! Please let me know on both! I need to make a Hobby lobby trip anyway! Thank you! Yes! It’s in the scrapbooking paper aisle.. all kinds of paper with different treatments.. embossed, flocked, different colors etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Ok, so here’s the Hobby Lobby stuff versus dolls house carpet; Had to mess with the contrast some to try and show the texture, but it’ll give you an idea... This is the brand name on the Hobby Lobby stuff: If you need some of the yellow (not as tan as I remembered) stuff let me know dude! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thats Perfect! Thanks @CabDriver and @Tom Geiger !!! Im gonna hit up Hobby Lobby with a color swatch and see how close I can get! Thanks again guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I love this website - for things like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimguy Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Scrap booking paper...who knew? Wow great tip. Thanks for posting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Jonathan said: I love this website - for things like this 2 hours ago, Slimguy said: Scrap booking paper...who knew? Wow great tip. Thanks for posting this. Yes for sure!! Best site around!! I was perusing amazon at lunch and came across this...https://www.amazon.com/Velvet-Fabric-Sticky-Adhesive-Jewelry/dp/B08KVVGH8R/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3O7OP20PZ0XC0&dchild=1&keywords=velvet+sheet+adhesive&qid=1611163421&sprefix=velvet+sheet+%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-6 Good interior colors and probably a "lifetime supply" for 9.99... I went ahead and ordered it up... and will report back when it comes friday! Edited January 20, 2021 by Impalow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 A little update on this! I got the stuff from amazon, 2 sheets of each, nice automotive colors although they were way off from what I needed.... so I kinda set them aside awaiting a trip to hobby lobby. Then last night i was painting some interior pieces, and decided to experiment with painting the velvet/felt... it worked! I used a couple light coats at varying angles of the Tamiya paint thinned with some lacquer thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) I have the card stock paper pack from Amazon, as shown above - doodlebug design stuff. It’s pretty nice for flat areas - I have a Fujimi kit with ejector pins in the cargo area and floors - pain to sand and would show through glue/flock. So I just put some of this there to cover it up. It’s very thick though, so not sure how it would work around curves. Edited February 4, 2021 by Erik Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 21 hours ago, Erik Smith said: I have the card stock paper pack from Amazon, as shown above - doodlebug design stuff. It’s pretty nice for flat areas - I have a Fujimi kit with ejector pins in the cargo area and floors - pain to sand and would show through glue/flock. So I just put some of this there to cover it up. It’s very thick though, so not sure how it would work around curves. Whoa! Those seats, Man! Groovy! Paper? Decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Jonathan said: Whoa! Those seats, Man! Groovy! Paper? Decals? Decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 19 hours ago, Erik Smith said: Decals. Cool. They came with the kit, or you made them, or you got them elsewhere? 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 21 minutes ago, Jonathan said: Cool. They came with the kit, or you made them, or you got them elsewhere? 😎 I made them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, Erik Smith said: I made them. Very cool. You cold sell those, probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Just a quick reminder that Hobby Lobby is permanently ending their 40% off coupon program at the end of this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Wow ! They do say they will have broader discounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Jonathan said: Very cool. You cold sell those, probably I think I still have the graphic - if I do I can send it to you and you can print it out on decal paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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