ok, got the leave camo net (or: how to put your field dressing and k-ration T bags to some good use):
this is how it is done: I took a field dressing that i've got lying here, opened it and cut the largest piece i could. next, i laid it on a wooden shelf for gluing. this is very important. when you apply the glue, some of it will go through the holes in the dressing, so make sure your working surface is made of something that won't get stuck with the glue easily. the added bonus, is that the dressing will get a bit stuck to the surface, so it will be spread out nicely and won't move. after you have cut your dressing, apply glue with your fingers - don't use a quick drying glue. i used some liquid glue I' found in my house. put some on your finger, and brush the dressing, until it is all covered with glue. next, take your tea leaves out of your tea bags and sprinkle them over the dressing. don't worry if you get some bold spots - leaves camo nets tend to get the leaves torn out. after you have sprinkled your leaves,
gently put the dressing from your working space. put it somewhere it can dry for about 1-1.5 hour, depends on the glue type you have used. next, take your tank turret (in my case) or whatever it is you want to use it on and put it next to you. take the dressing. you may ask yourself - "hey, its stiff. what am i supposed to do?" here's what: again, gently sprinkle water on it. the water will soften the dressing and (added bonus) will extract the tea from the leaves, giving the dressing a more "used" look. now (yes, again)
gently place the dressing on your model. note - it is best to sort of aim it before lying on whatever it is, so you'll get the shape right. now, cut away unnecessary pieces. example: the gunner's scope should be visible, so cut away (using fine scissors - finger or the ones in leatherman tool). next, put your turret (or whatever) to dry. make sure it dries on a place that will let the dressing sides "fall" down. in my case, i have used some spray can i had. let it dry for 6 or more hours. note: it will get stiff again.
next, is to paint it with your preferred color. the leaves nets i've come across where all the same color, but i guess you can make it which ever color you want. if you use brushes, or don't have AB (like me) use w wide flat brush to apply the color. do it in rapid movements until its covered with paint. have fun!
idea taken from a post i've found in the israeli modeling forum, plus some modifications of my own.
an old field dressing put to good use:
tea leaves applied, dressing lied in the sun to dry.
dressing on the turret.
unnecessary parts cut away
commander and gunner sights visible
also the smoke launchers
voila!
left over used to camo the gun
any comment is welcomed
