Popular Post Aire Head Posted October 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) Taurpaulins! So here is the simple method I have found to make effective Tarpaulins that is easy to do. So first of all we start with our victim. In this case an exLMS Dia1892 unfitted open made from an Airfix body on a Bachmann chassis. Next we need our tarpaulin material which is the wrapper from a Tunnocks Caramel Wafer. This is cut to the appropriate size (research before hand as different companies made Tarpaulins different sizes!) Then using card I made a "load" for the wagon which is just card put into the desired shape. The Tarpaulin is then painted using acrylics (I use Games Workshop or Vallejo). Test fit the Tarpaulin before any glue is applied and to find your desired shape (after the paint dries) then glue the Tarpaulin to the top of the card "load" and then glue the bottom of the long edge to top of the wagon. Using fine thread to make the ropes I glue a piece into each of the corners of the tarp and then tie these off around the buffers. I also add two ropes over the top of the wagon which are then glue to the underside of the wagon. Once this is done the tarpaulin is then given washes of browns and blacks to create the desired weathered effect. Once dry you have what to me is a reasonable stab at sheeting! Hope this helps Edited February 3, 2023 by Aire Head Reupload photos 22 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted October 15, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 15, 2020 Nice. Presumably you paint the reverse side of the wrapper, not the printed side? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aire Head Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, polybear said: Nice. Presumably you paint the reverse side of the wrapper, not the printed side? Yes the reverse side of the wrapper is tissue paper rather than foil so the paint sticks to that very nicely 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted October 15, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 15, 2020 Thanks; It just so happens that I purchased two packs of these just yesterday (they're a favourite) when I saw that Poundland sell the packs for.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Oh dear, I regularly chuck several of these a week into the bin. Never thought of doing this! Now Mrs 5050 will be asking why I'm hanging onto yet more rubbish! Excellent idea BTW! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted October 16, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2020 How many wagons do you get per wrapper? Enquiring minds need to know how many Tunnocks they have to eat and have a valid reason for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aire Head Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 20 minutes ago, 57xx said: How many wagons do you get per wrapper? Enquiring minds need to know how many Tunnocks they have to eat and have a valid reason for it. 3 per wrapper in 4mm 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Fabulous bit of old school modelling. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Don't forget the lettering and numbers. Even the BR ones had BR written on them. Probably to stop people nicking them, they were an expensive bit of kit. They also had to be returned and logged after use. Jason 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted October 16, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2020 Dips in the middle where puddles could form would definitely be frowned upon. They should be pulled taut. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted October 16, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2020 5 hours ago, Ian Morgan said: Dips in the middle where puddles could form would definitely be frowned upon. They obviously existed though otherwise they wouldn't have invented the clay hood! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waveydavey Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Were BR sheets a standard size or did they come in a variety of sizes? And when, roughly, was the swap over from grey canvas to blue plastic sheets? Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aire Head Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Waveydavey said: Were BR sheets a standard size or did they come in a variety of sizes? And when, roughly, was the swap over from grey canvas to blue plastic sheets? Cheers David My understanding is that BR sheets were 14 feet by 21 feet and that grey canvas have way to blue plastic in the early 70s with a period of crossover. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessy1692 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Also a good thing about the Tunnocks sheeting is that you can push them over a load and they keep the shape really well. The blue sheeted load is a couple of old crates that came off some Airfix Lowmacs. Fold the wrapper around and then rub a finger over the edges and corners then paint, as you can see it helps to show the detail of the sheeted load. Must get round to putting some tie down rope representation. I have also heard of people using after eight mint wrappers for sheeting too. Cheers James 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted October 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) I've been mulling over a couple draped over sheet rails recently so will try these. I haven't got my head round how to fold round the ends yet. Is there a prescribed technique people are happy with (for flat sheets, not just pitched? Edited October 19, 2020 by Hal Nail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack Benson Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Fabulous bit of old school modelling - I utterly agree with that sentiment. A pack of Tunnocks has just donated its wrappers for modelling posterity. Cheers and Stay Safe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Since this thread appeared I've been hoarding saving wrappers and have amassed quite a few. If anyone wants some I could post them on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope. Don't all rush at once or I might have to ration them! At any rate I was thinking of 3 or 4 at a time, more than enough for several wagon tarps. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted November 24, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2020 What are the dimensions roughly please? Want to know if they are large enough for 7mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted November 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) A word of warning.! The model railway police came for me when I committed the heinous crime of calling them tarpaulins! They are sheets .... as in Sheet Stores Junction near Nottingham...... As for Tunnocks... yes please! Edited November 24, 2020 by Phil Bullock 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 17 hours ago, Hal Nail said: What are the dimensions roughly please? Want to know if they are large enough for 7mm. Plenty large enough I would think. Probably get at least 2 per wrapper? PM me if interested. The stash grows daily - as does my waistline..................... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted November 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2020 23 hours ago, Hal Nail said: What are the dimensions roughly please? Want to know if they are large enough for 7mm. I think GW sheets are 21ft by 14ft 4ins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted November 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 25, 2020 37 minutes ago, Siberian Snooper said: I think GW sheets are 21ft by 14ft Indeed - it's the wrapper that is unknown! Would need to be 150mm x 100mm roughly which seems quite big from my memory of the bars! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aire Head Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 @Hal Nail Wrapper is 135mm by 97mm 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 On 16/10/2020 at 15:35, Steamport Southport said: Don't forget the lettering and numbers. Even the BR ones had BR written on them. Probably to stop people nicking them, they were an expensive bit of kit. They also had to be returned and logged after use. In respect of tarpaulin lettering and numbering, does anyone know a source of suitable transfers to assist in this task? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 23/11/2020 at 23:13, 5050 said: Since this thread appeared I've been hoarding saving wrappers and have amassed quite a few. If anyone wants some I could post them on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope. Don't all rush at once or I might have to ration them! At any rate I was thinking of 3 or 4 at a time, more than enough for several wagon tarps. I meant it! Especially for those of you who may be diabetic, lactose, gluten or nut intolerant, losing weight or just don't like chocolate. I've got several more now too. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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