Simulating upholstry stitching for model airplane interiors.
04-08-2009, 08:21 PM
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Simulating upholstry stitching for model airplane interiors.
I'm working on a Cessna 182 kit (TF kit) and am trying out some scale detail techniques on it's interior.
I've found that I can use regular upholstry vinyl with a cotton like backing and peal the backing off to get a really thin vinyl, then
glue this to shapes that I've formed (ie: realistic looking seats, etc.). I carve the lines where the stitching
would normally be into the balsa then glue the vinyl on with contact cement. It gives a pretty nice looking effect
except that I can't think of a good way to actually simulate the stitching itself. I've tried actually stitching it
before I glue it on, but vinyl doesn't seem to stitch well and it is very difficult to get it lined up with the lines
I carved into the balsa.
I was wondering if anyone might know of some techniques for doing this type of thing that would help to
make thing look more realistic. I'm open to pretty much any idea. I'm not stuck on the approach I mentioned
above so any thoughts would be welcomed.
Thanks,
Russ
I've found that I can use regular upholstry vinyl with a cotton like backing and peal the backing off to get a really thin vinyl, then
glue this to shapes that I've formed (ie: realistic looking seats, etc.). I carve the lines where the stitching
would normally be into the balsa then glue the vinyl on with contact cement. It gives a pretty nice looking effect
except that I can't think of a good way to actually simulate the stitching itself. I've tried actually stitching it
before I glue it on, but vinyl doesn't seem to stitch well and it is very difficult to get it lined up with the lines
I carved into the balsa.
I was wondering if anyone might know of some techniques for doing this type of thing that would help to
make thing look more realistic. I'm open to pretty much any idea. I'm not stuck on the approach I mentioned
above so any thoughts would be welcomed.
Thanks,
Russ
04-09-2009, 06:37 AM
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RE: Simulating upholstry stitching for model airplane interiors.
A coup;e of us are building Cessna 195s. While we haven't done the seats, yet, we have some side panels completed. We've found that the only way to replicate stiching, is to actually do the sewing.
If you are having trouble with material thickness, I'd look for thinner material. The other option would be a sewing machine designed for leather, which is heavier duty.
This is Glenn McIntosh's model.
If you are having trouble with material thickness, I'd look for thinner material. The other option would be a sewing machine designed for leather, which is heavier duty.
This is Glenn McIntosh's model.
04-09-2009, 11:15 PM
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RE: Simulating upholstry stitching for model airplane interiors.
Hi Tom,
Thanks for the feedback. Great looking job on your interior. I was wondering... are you sewing this to a rigid backing of any kind (to make it easier to glue on to the walls) or are you just doing the sewing then pressing it straight against a rigid wall (ie: sheeted balsa, etc.)?
Thanks,
Russ
Thanks for the feedback. Great looking job on your interior. I was wondering... are you sewing this to a rigid backing of any kind (to make it easier to glue on to the walls) or are you just doing the sewing then pressing it straight against a rigid wall (ie: sheeted balsa, etc.)?
Thanks,
Russ
04-10-2009, 03:48 AM
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RE: Simulating upholstry stitching for model airplane interiors.
The 195 is 1/4 scale, from Hostetler plans. http://www.hostetlersplans.com/cessna195.html
The panels are sewn to a backing, and are removable. Method of attachments is yet to be detrmined. You can see the backing in this pic, with Glenn's sister Lisa, who is doing our sewing.
The panels are sewn to a backing, and are removable. Method of attachments is yet to be detrmined. You can see the backing in this pic, with Glenn's sister Lisa, who is doing our sewing.
