Do any of you folks have any tips on how to make blankets, sheets, or bed rolls for a WWII diorama?

Easiest way I've found is to use an old handkerchief. Cut it to the size you want then brush it with diluted woodworking glue so its wet then roll it to the shape you want. Tie it with cotton then place it on your vehicle surface while its wet and push it down to shape it. Leave it for 24 hrs then it's dry ready to be painted and adapts to natural folds

For bed rolls I use tissue paper and diluted white glue. After it is rolled up, I tie string around the ends for straps. Once dry, then I paint it. Shep Paynes "How to build Dioramas" details how to do it. Its what I used to learn.

I kind of do the same as everyone else here. A few notes though, I use a heavy white paper towel that doesnt have any texture stamped into it. Also, if youre going to do modern bedrolls and such, you might want to use straps made out of masking tape strips rather then string. Also, I use watered down latex caulk rather then white glue as I find it to be more flexible and stronger when dry.

Gary

I go a different route. I use two part epoxy putty such as Aves. I mix it up using baby powder to keep it from sticking to my fingers. Once mixed I roll it out flat on a sheet of glass. It can be rolled to where it is almost transparent. I use plenty of baby powder here too, to avoid things sticking. Also makes for a pleasent scent After its rolled out, I let it set for about 10 minutes or so to gain some body. I then use a straight edge and a knife to cut out the size of tarp, bed roll, etc... that I need. I then roll it up just like the real deal. If going on a vehicle, I place plastic wrap over the area and press the piece into place. The plastic wrap allows the putty to conform to the vehicle detail, but not stick so it can be removed and painted later. I add straps from masking tape, lead or copper foil or what ever I find will work. I'll even use the same putty to make them. Just takes a little getting used to when making them with the putty. Granted it's a little more involved, but I have found you can make torn areas very realistically using this method, and they will forn around details easier too. Hope this if of some help. "Q"