Interior flocking

[Mike C.]

Does anybody know if there is a flocking out they're that is heavier than your every day stuff? Kind of like shag carpeting. Every type of fabric I've bought for this van so far has not worked out in some way so I'm ready to just go with this flocking I already have. It's the right color blue I'm looking for but I feel like it will not appear heavy enough. Anybody know of any techniques to make it appear more heavy?

[Plowboy]

Check Ken's Fuzzy Fur. I'm thinking it has the shag look.

[stitchdup]

If you can find a motorsports place that does flocking you can buy it in different lengths up to 3mm and get a large kilo bag of it for the same price as 2 of kens small tubs

[Fat Brian]

Some kinds of model railroad grass looks like fine hair and would probably make a shag carpet effect.

[Mike C.]

4 minutes ago, Fat Brian said:

Some kinds of model railroad grass looks like fine hair and would probably make a shag carpet effect.

Yeah but you're limited to grass color.

[Mike C.]

7 hours ago, Plowboy said:

Check Ken's Fuzzy Fur. I'm thinking it has the shag look.

I'm pretty sure thats the stuff I'm using now. Looking for something more heavy.

[Mike C.]

I keep seeing this Donjer suede- Tex flocking fiber. Anybody have any experience with this stuff?

[customline]

My 2 cents: the first time I applied flock I swore I'd never do it again. ? 

[Mike C.]

10 hours ago, customline said:

My 2 cents: the first time I applied flock I swore I'd never do it again. ? 

I've done it numerous times but I was trying to give it that factory look. In this case (van), even a household shag carpet look would do.

Edited December 16, 2021 by Mike C.

[Oldcarfan27]

What about craft sheets of velvet or old 80s Ocean Pacific shirts, when velour was all the rage?

 

Edited December 17, 2021 by Oldcarfan27

[Mike C.]

I already checked all my old clothes and have some craft felt (not really thick enough). I think I'm just gonna order some of this Donjer suede-tex stuff and hope for the best.

[cobraman]

Hobby Lobby sells self stick felt that may work ?

[Mike C.]

I just came from there for some styrene tubing and to get my niece a last minute  Christmas present. I think I'm sticking with the flocking. I was tempted to buy a scale flat screen TV with remote from the dollhouse section but then I figured it wouldn't be period correct for a 70s van.

[peteski]

2 hours ago, Mike C. said:

I just came from there for some styrene tubing and to get my niece a last minute  Christmas present. I think I'm sticking with the flocking. I was tempted to buy a scale flat screen TV with remote from the dollhouse section but then I figured it wouldn't be period correct for a 70s van.

Don't they still sell the old-school CRT-based TVs for the vintage dollhouses?  That would be correct for your model van.

[Mike C.]

1 hour ago, peteski said:

Don't they still sell the old-school CRT-based TVs for the vintage dollhouses?  That would be correct for your model van.

This kit comes with one. It's a hold over from the vintage Supervan of the 70s. I'll probably end up putting it in.

[randx0]

When I was 4 or 5 ( mid 70s ) my dad worked at a group home that had a canteen that had some display models one was the revell 56 pickup with opening doors they used Terry cloth cut to shape for the interior . I know it doesn't help much but thanks for jogging the memory , it's weird what we remember. 

[BDSchindler]

On 12/15/2021 at 8:58 AM, Mike C. said:

I keep seeing this Donjer suede- Tex flocking fiber. Anybody have any experience with this stuff?

Don-Jer is the cats butt!  I have used it several times.  I bought the flocking and the color matched adhesive.  They also have an applicator but I took an old prescription bottle and drilled holes in the lid. 

tape off anything you don't want flocked like where the seat will be.

Apply the adhesive to whatever you are flocking (be generous but not a heavy coating) then pour some flocking in the bottle, invert the bottle and shake it on trying to cover the adhesive as uniformly as possible. let it set up and lightly press it in.

turn over whatever you just flocked and shake off the excess.  Let it stand for a few hours and peel off the tape.

[Rick L]

This might not be what your looking for but the closest thing I can think of would be to look at fly tying fur from Bass Pro Shop, Orvis or other outfitters . It comes on the pelt but is longer than scale shag. You could either cut it down from the pelt with scissors or hair clippers and use the pelt on flat surfaces and flock the cutoff on curved. There are options for colors squirrel, rabbit, elk, deer and others. Or try a white fur and dye it pink!

[Mike C.]

Thanks for the tip Brian. Is the adhesive recommended Or can you use the elmers glue? I find those glass parmesan cheese bottles with the holes work nicely. Then I do it over newspaper so I can put the excess back in the bottle.

[cobraman]

I use salt and pepper shakers when I use flocking.

[BDSchindler]

5 hours ago, Mike C. said:

Thanks for the tip Brian. Is the adhesive recommended Or can you use the elmers glue? I find those glass parmesan cheese bottles with the holes work nicely. Then I do it over newspaper so I can put the excess back in the bottle.

I tried Elmer's and it didn't work as well as the color matched adhesive for me.  Don-Jer's adhesive holds better and never dries but gets to a tacky state to retain the fibers tighter.  Essentially, the Don-Jer method is closest to what is used in 1:1 automotive glove boxes and console interiors. The color matching helps to hide where the flocking may have gone on a little light.

I know others that use salt and pepper shakers also with great results but for me, I have too many Rx bottles so it just made sense to repurpose one of those.  Works great tho!

https://www.flockit.com/

 

Edited December 19, 2021 by BDSchindler

[Rick L]

If you paint your base the same color of the flock and use clear glue, you will have a more uniform look.

[Mike C.]

Thanks guys. I'm definitely going with this stuff. 

[customline]

On 12/17/2021 at 8:16 PM, Mike C. said:

This kit comes with one. It's a hold over from the vintage Supervan of the 70s. I'll probably end up putting it in.

I believe you will find a tv in the AMT '50 Ford convertible kit.