Can any body help with suggestions of how to make tarpaulin sheets and covers please .The model in question is the Tamiya CCKW353 1/35 SCALE .

HI Keith

If you get some tissue paper , cut it to the size you want then soak it in a mix of water and pva glue (white school glue ) a mix of about 50/50 does fine.
Place it over the area you wish to cover and mould it to shape, you may wish to add creases and folds at this time as it will dry quite hard.
Leave it over night then you can paint it , drybrush it etc.

Take a peek at my gallery , theres a tarp over the back of my cromwell i made using the above method


Ian

Keith,

Check out this link:

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/62584&page=1

It's a post by Jacques Duquette; VERY nice!!

Mike

Thank you all for your ideas i've had a go at using pva and water ,the effect looks quite good for my first time

Derek,

Would you be reffering to Vellum? It's still used over here.... if that's "linen" on you're side of the pond.

Another method not yet mentioned is using two part epoxy putty such as Magic Sculpt or Aves. Mix equal parts until a uniform color is reached. Spread some baby powder on a rolling surface, I use a sheet of glass about 5"x5". Spread some baby powder on the rolling pin, or plastic tube. The powder will keep the putty from sticking to the glass and to the rolling pin. Start rolling it out as though it were cookie dough. Don't be afriad to use more powder as you go as it won't effect the putty. If rolled long enough, it can be made as thin as you like. Once you have it to the thinness you like, let it set for a about 10-15 minutes to gain some body. Using a #11 blade, cut out the size and shape you need, and place where you need it. The powder will allow you handle the putty without it sticking to you fingers. Once dry you can paint using whatever paints you like.
A little more involved, but the results are great. "Q"