Pontiacman 1969 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Building a 1966 gto. I'm getting back into modeling after being out for ten years. Need help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnag4004 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hi Jesse, Welcome to the forum... Use the large type of plaster (band-aid I think they are know over the channel), paint it and then cut to shap... I got this tip from this forum, if you try the search thingy I'm sure the thread will show how to do it better as it was also the first time I have ever tried this method also... Hope this helps... Andy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagestang Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Just don't use masking tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I've seen where people use a paper towel soaked in diluted Elmer's Glue, insert the towel into the car, let it dry, remove, cut to shape, paint, glue it in. The band-aid plan would seem to be quicker and easier. You could use masking tape first for a template. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastardo Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Just a couple of ways: http://www.briansmodelcars.com/tutorials/tutorial/116 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontiacman 1969 Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 thank you. The Briansmod tutorial is the one I was looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserable Soul Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 curious how the briansmod method would look using black electrical tape? or is it possible to paint the surgical tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Why should one not use masking tape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagestang Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I tried it, it looked horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGNUM4342 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Depending on the type of headliner, i've used masking tape, velour ribbon and flocking all to great success. The masking tape may have looked horrible to you, but i've found it to be quite usefull and good looking when done properly. It also makes for a very convincing vinyl roof. If there is ribbing in the headliner Jesse, add them using strip styrene like evergreen or plastruct. Then give each section a thin coating of testors cement and overlay your masking tape starting at the center and working your way to the outer edge. It can be burnished down much like bare metal foil. Then simply trim. Velveteen ribbon, found at most craft stores can be used as well. Allow the glue a full day to set then trim with a fresh blade. Some folks have used adhesive backed felt but to me it's too thick and the adhesive niether holds well, or plays nice with glues. Embossing powder, which many folks use in place of flocking can also be found in the stamping section of craft stores. Apply it just like you would flocking. There are some options for you. To develop a technique I sugget getting some junk or gluebomb bodies to practice on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 (edited) THere are all kinds of headliners. What type are you trying to replicate? Vinyl? With or without holes? Wool/synthetic? That should dictate the material you use. I think one of the most important parts of dealing with headliners is filling in the area at the interior roof pillars, which can usually be handled with half-round rod. Edited July 8, 2012 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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