Nazz Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Hi guys, I have at least 3 builds which I want to build as convertibles ,but the catch is I wish to do them without the boot cover so the folded down top is exposed. My question is, does anyone have a suggetion for what material would be thin enough and give the right texture, or look of the top material? If so , where might I find such material. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Happy new year, Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 After a fair bit of experimentation a while back, I'd suggest a very finely woven synthetic like nylon or acetate tricot, or polyester. You might also be able to use silk, or a very-high thread-count cotton (expensive sheets. etc.), but in my experience, "natural" plant fibers seem to be too "fuzzy" to look really good. (Silk's not from plants, and I haven't tried it yet) The synthetics can be ironed into sharp folds, and though they tend to be shiny, a spray shot of fabric paint will make them look quite realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 If it's not going to be functional, why not try paper or parchment done in folds to mimic the fabric in the down position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 In my military modeling days I'd use kleenex tissue lightly soaked with thinned white glue. You can then position it however you'd like. After it dries you paint. I remember it worked pretty nice for making tarps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mach1 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Get yourself a cheap black umbrella. the fabric is close enough for scale top material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 You might cut up an old windbreaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my66s55 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 View this topic and the ask Mr Obsessive what he used. My Models For 2021 (VERY pic heavy with video) Part 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 17 minutes ago, my66s55 said: View this topic and the ask Mr Obsessive what he used. My Models For 2021 (VERY pic heavy with video) Part 1 Craig, the VW convertible I built....the top material was already hand sown and fabricated from the company that made it. It looks to be some sort of heavy nylon as it is a bit stretchable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 On 12/29/2021 at 1:39 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: After a fair bit of experimentation a while back, I'd suggest a very finely woven synthetic like nylon or acetate tricot, or polyester. You might also be able to use silk, or a very-high thread-count cotton (expensive sheets. etc.), but in my experience, "natural" plant fibers seem to be too "fuzzy" to look really good. (Silk's not from plants, and I haven't tried it yet) The synthetics can be ironed into sharp folds, and though they tend to be shiny, a spray shot of fabric paint will make them look quite realistic. I was going to suggest using pieces of old bed sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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