How to make window blinds

[misterNNL]

I am looking for a way to create 1/25 window blinds for my current project.I am considering using .125" half round evergreen stock as the ends will not be visible.Any suggestions?Thanks for your help!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Back in July, this topic was discussed at some length. Unfortunately, the thread seems to have disappeared, and the MCM site's current configuration sometimes returns odd results when using the search method posted at the head of this topic block.

As the curve of the blinds is hardly noticeable in 1/25 scale, I'd suggest using thin (.005") cardstock for the slats, and cut a modified stair-step pattern (much smaller than shown, of course) from maybe .010" styrene to hang them on. 

                                     

Edited December 13, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy

[Warren D]

Have you looked at doll house supplies?  You might find something close to scale.

[misterNNL]

Thanks for your expert help!I have it solved.Merry Christmas to all!!

[BigTallDad]

  On 12/14/2016 at 3:16 PM, misterNNL said:

Thanks for your expert help!I have it solved.Merry Christmas to all!!

How about sharing your solution?

[misterNNL]

Great idea Ray.I stayed with my original thought of using evergreen .125" half round.I glided 8 whole strips flat down to .023" sheet styrene as I am replicating closed blinds that will be seen through 10 Windows in a 20' Airfloat vintage travel trailer that I am scratch building.The blinds will stand back ever so slightly from the inside the walls on some .080" square styrene strips.The Airfloats had distinctive horizontal corrugated side sheet metal so the closed blinds should complement that design feature.

The trailer will be painted Spaz Stix chrome to simulate highly polished aluminum so the blinds will be white.I am still looking for a supply of teardrop shaped marker lights for this project.I put an ad in the "wanted"forum but got no responses.To see what an Airfloat trailer looks like log into Pintrest and search for Airfloat trailers.They were built from 1930 until 1957 in L.A.

[misterNNL]

  On 12/14/2016 at 7:48 PM, misterNNL said:

Great idea Ray.I stayed with my original thought of using evergreen .125" half round.I gluded 8 whole strips flat down to .023" sheet styrene as I am replicating closed blinds that will be seen through 10 Windows in a 20' Airfloat vintage travel trailer that I am scratch building.The blinds will stand back ever so slightly from the inside the walls on some .080" square styrene strips.The Airfloats had distinctive horizontal corrugated side sheet metal so the closed blinds should complement that design feature.

The trailer will be painted Spaz Stix chrome to simulate highly polished aluminum so the blinds will be white.I am still looking for a supply of teardrop shaped marker lights for this project.I put an ad in the "wanted"forum but got no responses.To see what an Airfloat trailer looks like log into Pintrest and search for Airfloat trailers.They were built from 1930 until 1957 in L.A.

[BigTallDad]

Just for giggles, consider replicating one or two shades that are drawn up (open)...

Cut a strip of heavy white paper (such as a business card) the width of the window; soak the paper in water for a few minutes, then tightly weave it through the teeth of a comb. After it's dry, the paper has all the appearance of a drawn-up shade. You might want to smash the whole thing together, to give sharper edges to the folds.

Just a thought...

[misterNNL]

Thanks ray.Seems like someone always knows of another method if we're willing to ask.