discussion Making uniforms

[scottie3158]

I would like to have a couple of jackets hanging/thrown on the truck. I would appreciate some pointers on how to go about making them.

cheers
Scottie

 

[PaulTRose]

New one for me

Could you roll a thin sheet of milliput?....cut the shapes needed for jacket and sleeves and put together?......would it look natural?

 

[Tim Marlow]

Thin milliput or green stuff is how I’ve seen it done before….not in my wheelhouse though, so good luck Scottie

 

[pjgtech]

From my very limited use of tissue paper and pva, that method might be a contender?
You can get quite small and detailed tarps using that method, so I don't see why you could not use it for clothes? but would be very fiddly.
Eg: cut out tissue paper to size/shape you need, if necessary use multiple layers, fold and arrange in the way you want them to be, then apply pva and allow to dry, can then paint and/or apply washes, etc.
You can also build up layers, so maybe do the main body first, then add arms, sleeves, legs, collars, etc?
Might be worth a try, theres a few good YT vids on how to make tarps, so the same method would be used....

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Thin milliput or green stuff is how I’ve seen it done before….not in my wheelhouse though, so good luck Scottie

I agree, the best way is just to dive in and have a go. What is there to lose?

 

[wotan]

I would use Green stuff mixed with magic sculpt. This makes a good medium to model small details at 1/35 scale. I don't think rolling out a thin sheet and cutting to shape would work well, rather get a good photo or two and sculpt the thing with the hook built in. Sculpt it horizontal on a flat surface and, when dry, simply lift and attach the hook to your final position.

John

 

[scottie3158]

Thanks guys you have given me a lot to think about. I still haven't worked out how to do a multiple reply on this site.

cheers
Scottie

 

[PaulTRose]

I still haven't worked out how to do a multiple reply on this site.

Thats 2 of us then lol

 

[Richard48]

Thanks guys you have given me a lot to think about. I still haven't worked out how to do a multiple reply on this site.

cheers
Scottie

Hi Paul.
Let me look through my figure stash as i know Verlinden produced some jackets and i might have some.Failing that id have a crack at sculpting something for you mate.
Richard

 

[pjgtech]

Found these online (Fleabay) but bit pricey!!! See link:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12652330...mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item

 

[pjgtech]

And found these, but even more expensive!!!
See link;
https://www.fruugo.co.uk/6x135-resi...tm_source=organic_shopping&utm_medium=organic

 

[scottie3158]

Thanks Peter, your right their not cheap but it will give me a pattern to work to. Thanks for taking the time into looking.

 

[Jim R]

Some great ideas. Those rather pricey ones that Peter flagged up should give you ideas to work on. I would try thin, rolled out Milliput. I'm sure that with your skills you can achieve something very acceptable.

 

[scottie3158]

Thanks Jim, nothing ventured nothing gained as me old dad used to say. I will try a couple of different ways as suggested, and see what I like the best.