E St. Kruiser50 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) I've has several people ask me about doing a tutorial on doing leather covered seats, and door panels Is there any interest in me doing that?? I would include where to look for materials, the process for adherring it properly, and design techniques and considerations. Edited August 8, 2010 by Treehugger Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Definitely yessir! I would like to use this for my Hubley/Gabriel metal models. So please, count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Yes sir, that would be very helpful. Thanks in advance. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paularfons Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 TREEHUGGER, GO FOR IT. I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN HOW TO DO THAT!! I HAVE SOME 1/8TH, AND 1/12TH SCALE KIT THAT NEED LEATHER INTERIORS. COOOOOOLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Add one more, as I am Very Interested. Thank You in Advance Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 that would be interesting to see how its done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Of course! Jody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Deluxe Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Yes I am interested Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelhut Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I truly enjoyed your painting tutorial. I would love to learn how to cover interiors in leather. Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas SCR Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Would have like it better if you did this about two years ago! lol then I would not have had to do french stitch leather interior to the 36 I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 yes please! I have some leather layin around, but I can't get the leather to be thin enough and would love to see a tutorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Absolutely, Dave! That is an area I have steered clear of, as I didn't think it could be done to scale. I would like to learn new stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 ...I didn't think it could be done to scale. Oh yes, it can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette.Jeff Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Id like to learn how to as well dave, i have a 1/16 th tbird tahts begging for leather seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Oh yes, it can... Sure Harry, in 1/8th scale Pocher kit that the leather comes with it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 It has to be better than the blue shop towel I used once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 indeed i do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Sure Harry, in 1/8th scale Pocher kit that the leather comes with it . Yeah, the material comes in the kit... but you still have to DO the upholstering! The seats don't upholster themselves! But anyway, those are aftermarket resin seats, not the kit seats, and that is NOT the leather you get in the kit. The kit leather is way too thick, I could never have gotten the pleats like that with the Pocher stuff. I found this material at Hobby Lobby in the fabric section. Much thinner, much more flexible, and I could create the piping that with the thick Pocher material would have been impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Dave, do you REALLY need ta ask??? Do YOU like HUGGIN TREES???? Don't make me come up there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdonm Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) Sure would. Beats using candy wrappers. Edited February 23, 2010 by wisdonm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Sure would. Beats using candy wrappers. ???????...as Ricky would say "Lucy, you got some 'splaining to do!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 This would be very welcome, Dave, I think how you process the leather as bought, ie. how you skive it to a thinner skin, would also be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Sure would. Beats using candy wrappers. I dunno... nothin' says nice seat covers like "Snickers"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 What scale we talking Dave? If it's 1/24 or 1/25 then I'm realy interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 I hope the new thread helps . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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