Sheepskin seat covers

[redneckrodder]

Im doing a 1/32 semi for a build off in a facebook group does anyone know how to replicate sheepskin seat covers that should work in 1/32 scale

[Brett Barrow]

In that scale, I'd smooth the seats out by sanding or filling with putty, then embossing powder to get the texture. Paint off-white with a brown wash.

[mnwildpunk]

Thing is a question not a criticism but wouldn't embossing powder be to fine? I think sheepskin as having more of a texture then say carpet which you use embossing powder for. That being said I am not sure what you would use except maybe flocking that hasn't been sifted but I'd think that may be to clumpy

[Brett Barrow]

Thing is a question not a criticism but wouldn't embossing powder be to fine? I think sheepskin as having more of a texture then say carpet which you use embossing powder for. That being said I am not sure what you would use except maybe flocking that hasn't been sifted but I'd think that may be to clumpy

Too fine in 25th, but might work for 32nd.

[mnwildpunk]

Ah yes I forgot the scale thank you for pointing that out I missed it sorry

[redneckrodder]

Allright thanks guys i'll try that hopefully it works i'll let you guys know if it does

[blunc]

a small piece of "terry cloth" or velveteen may also have correct scale look.

the seats on my 1/32 scale 34 Ford were done with tan velveteen.

Edited June 4, 2014 by blunc

[redneckrodder]

Do you have any pics? i think that i may try using some white felt or maybe paint a peice of grassmat white

[Tom Geiger]

Gray flocking over white glue. The seats were painted with light gray primer first. The flocking was put on lumpy, by putting on two layers. Then in the end I sprayed them with hair spray to keep the flock from flying. I hate when I see models with flocking fibers stuck to window glass via static electricity.

The seat covers were done to replicate those cheap fake sheepskin covers that were all the rage in the 1980s. The car is my sister in law's Chevette that had those awful covers over seats with split seams. Upholstery was so crummy back then.

Hope this is what you are looking for!

[blunc]

Do you have any pics? i think that i may try using some white felt or maybe paint a peice of grassmat white

The seats were done with velveteen, the carpet was done with red velour

[redneckrodder]

thanks guys nice Pics

tom: that helps a lot my 1:1 65 f100 has one of those covers on the drivers seat the cover looks a little different for some reason but I think its because its matted down and probably 20 + years old (lol) or something I don't know

mike :wow that ford looks amazing that carpet just looks perfect maybe I'll try that on different truck this one just isn't cut out for velvet carpet... lol ..might be a bullhauler

[blunc]

be aware that velveteen and velour have a different texture/look than real velvet, I can't think of any real good application for real velvet in a 1/32 scale vehicle. It just wouldn't look right (IMHO).

[redneckrodder]

Ok..thanks

[redneckrodder]

Oh and im also looking for a cool shifter and shift knob for the same truck that would kinda fit with an outlaw/western style

[Belugawrx]

Gray flocking over white glue. The seats were painted with light gray primer first. The flocking was put on lumpy, by putting on two layers. Then in the end I sprayed them with hair spray to keep the flock from flying. I hate when I see models with flocking fibers stuck to window glass via static electricity.

The seat covers were done to replicate those cheap fake sheepskin covers that were all the rage in the 1980s. The car is my sister in law's Chevette that had those awful covers over seats with split seams. Upholstery was so crummy back then.

Hope this is what you are looking for!

Awesome job on those seats Tom

Cheers