anyone done carpet on a model car?

[steveo3002]

wondered if anyone has any suggestions for carpet in a model car

need some medium grey

[jas xjr]

I think it would have to be felt.

[Skii]

Take a can of halfords grey primer and spray it from a distance at the model - the paint will dry before it hits the surface (the absolute opposite of what you should be doing!) creating a sandpaper-like texture that is a dead ringer for scale carpet. The more you build it up, the better the effect.

This is a (not very good photo) of an F1 car seat I did Halfords primer

[steveo3002]

the spray looks fairly good

has anyone heard of using flocking powder over wet paint or glue...the idea is use matt paint in the colour you want then dose on some flocking powder , once dry shake off the excess

[Gareth350]

Hobbycraft do A4 sizes of felt in lots of colours & can be bought in singles for around 70p & is very good for replicating carpet.

[steveo3002]

not sure id get felt in where i need it to go , too many sharp corners etc

[shakotan]

The usual way of recreating carpet in models is flocking.

http://www.escalemodels.com/Features/flock_it.htm

Edited by shakotan on Friday 3rd December 15:22

[Skodaku]

shakotan said:

The usual way of recreating carpet in models is flocking.

http://www.escalemodels.com/Features/flock_it.htm

Edited by shakotan on Friday 3rd December 15:22

Brilliant link. Knew of it, (or similar one), but couldn't find it. Many thanks.

[thebigmacmoomin]

I have 'flocked' a few bit on my models. Its not perfect but still looks goot. Done seats, made custom floor mats and a boot build.

[Silver Smudger]

thebigmacmoomin said:

I have 'flocked' a few bit on my models. Its not perfect but still looks goot. Done seats, made custom floor mats and a boot build.

Not a bad effect - Mk3 Escort?

[steveo3002]

what method did you use to apply on the escort?

think i need to buy a tea strainer

[thebigmacmoomin]

Silver Smudger said:

Not a bad effect - Mk3 Escort?

Yep

[thebigmacmoomin]

steveo3002 said:

what method did you use to apply on the escort?

think i need to buy a tea strainer

This is the method I used.

http://www.italianhorses.net/Tutorials/Flocking/fl...

The seats above were my 1st attempt so nowhere near perfect.

Edited by thebigmacmoomin on Saturday 11th December 11:26

[Roman]

If you have access to a proper spray booth & breathing eqpt this two pack suede effect paint is great:
http://www.nextel-coating.com/nextel/default.asp?l...