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Title: coir matting
Post by: jumpin_jack on May 21, 2006, 06:25:29 pm

Hello im hoping that someone can help,


   how can i make coir matting at 1/96 scale? any help would be appreciatied


Phil ???

Title: Re: coir matting
Post by: White Ensign on May 29, 2006, 01:39:22 pm

Phil- I have had a similar Problem a while ago, at the same scale. I have had a several tries and the only thing which really matches is a paper-towel which you cut in the needed size. Paint it wet in the wanted colour and place it. Let it dry and seal it with matt or satin varnish.

Happy modeling, J?rg

Title: Re: coir matting
Post by: jumpin_jack on May 29, 2006, 07:09:07 pm

Thanks Jorg.. i'll give it a go

Title: Re: coir matting
Post by: White Ensign on May 30, 2006, 08:49:48 am

Hi Jack- you`re welcome. Please note that I have mentione paper-towel insted of a paper-handkerchief. The structure of the towel is a bit better than the one from the handkerchief (i.e. Clleenex).

Happy modeling, J?rg