Canopies for Northstar wagons?

[axabrax]

Anyone tried making a canopy for the Northstar MDF Covered Wagons?  Like the wagons but need covers. Anyone have any ideas? I  guess i could just buy canvas and try to make a cover, but gluing could be tricky, and it will probably be hard to get that rumpled look.

[OSHIROmodels]

Use tissue and PVA 

cheers

James

[axabrax]

"Tissue?"  Like Kleenex?

[Cory]

Kleenex or toilet paper both work, just paint on or dip them in PVA/Elmer's, drape the piece in place, let partially dry, and then trim up any overlap.

Nice thing about this method is that it's so cheap you can afford to practice.

[OSHIROmodels]

"Tissue?"  Like Kleenex?

Yup 

cheers

James

[axabrax]

So you mean completely cover the kleenex in Elmer's and then shape it, or only use the glue at the attachment points?

Thanks again

[Svennn]

Think of it as papier mache.  You need to cover the whole thing in elmers yes but you will need a few sheets of kleenex to build up a little thickness and strength. I would brush it on thinned with water but be cautious of dragging holes