Opel Blitz / flak38 - A Work in Progress

[MAGNA]

Quick question. The canvas cover. What is it made from ? It looks perfect.

[razorboy]

Originally Posted by MAGNA

Quick question. The canvas cover. What is it made from ? It looks perfect.

Thanks,
It was made from Kleenex Tissue, toilet paper is way to coarse. I roll it up tight, "paint it" with an old brush with a mixture of white glue (Elmers) and water about a 50/50 solution. Position and "wrinkle" it while still wet and let it set-up before painting. Been using that method for years...thank you Shepard Payne. Really easy, works like a charm.

razorboy

[lufttiger]

Man that brings back memories, thanks RB, i havn't done that for ages.
And yours turned out great! way to go buddy!

[Geek44]

Lookin' great RB. That tissue trick is a gem huh? That looks really good. I also like the wiper marks on the windshield.
With care and lots of sanding, you can use the tissue trick to 'open' clothing on figures too. As in buttons undone. Just use the tissue to fashion the front parts of a coat that hang open. You just need to sand off the buttoned coat from the torso. Some folks use rolled out putty as well.
Great job RB.

[razorboy]

Thanks Geek,
I've had a lot of fun building it...and that's what it's all about!

razorboy

[Whiterook]

Originally Posted by razorboy

LT,
I do appreciate that, means a lot to me coming from you. You are the Man LT! As far as the build competition goes, we'll see, they may have the deck stacked against me, I don't know.

rb

I wouldn't be too sure about that deck, rb...so far your's is at the front of the pack for my vote so far. I will be curious to see everyone's final pics, but this Opel of yours is wonderfully done, Mate!

I agree with Nick. I also like what you've done with the tires...I liked the dusty look before, but this really tied it together better yet still; and I love the foot wear on the deck. Great work!

[razorboy]

Thanks

[razorboy]

nevermind