How to Simulate Fabric Patterns on Model Car Seats and Interiors

[@cristianci00]

Also you can print all kinds of patterns to replicate different fabric textures since you’re using a decal paper

[@hermanhandbrush4402]

What a cool idea! Also what works is to take some white fabric medical tape and simply tape it to the seats. You can paint right on it.

[@marcmenton8063]

Why not just take the mesh ribbon, glue it on the seat and add some flat varnish( light coat) instead of dealing with the decal step? Results should be similar

[@leestimson12]

This popped up at the right time. I'm building a 51 Chevy and putting in some extra time on this interior. You technique will be put to good use on this build. Thanks for sharing.

[@youknoweverything7643]

Genius idea making seat decals love it no more stripping paint off the seats if your airbrush messed up or you or me the operator messes up it's a easy fix instead of stripping paint off

[@Bigskyguy56]

A new way to make fabric look. Thanks for this helpful & great tip. Rick

[@c.d.scalemodels9198]

What a great tip.......love it, thanks!!!!!!!!

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Thanks man!

[@captaind6178]

20 seconds in, and I was laughing so hard had to stop and rewind. I needed that! Adding, the end bit?:. "They've gone to plaid!!". Bonus points if you know the movie reference.

[@peterespada6226]

Thanks! That’s a neat technique!

[@garyparker2969]

Pure Genius Sir !! Thanks For Sharing Your Fun n God Bless All.

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Thanks Gary! It's been a long while since I've been called a genius!

[@garyparker2969]

LOL, You're Very Welcome Sir.

[@TheBigDaddyJay224]

Just an idea. You could tape the decal paper to a spray can to maintain the curvature and use your airbrush to paint the design.

[@MrBIG4D]

Wow! Excellent tip! Thank you!

[@kingranch1962]

Just found your channel and glad I did. Great tips.

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

thanks!

[@memorylanemodelcars]

Great tip. Getting Factory looking upholstery on a model can be challenging. The Revell/Monogram 63 Belair has nice red & white plaid but I wanted Yellow & Green Same Pattern. I figured out how to duplicate decal pattern with paint

[@Ken-sl4um]

Morning, how did you duplicate the pattern but with different colors?

[@memorylanemodelcars]

@@Ken-sl4um I went to Hobby Lobby. They Had Plastic Embroidery Mesh Since pattern Was Plaid (Basic Square or Rectangle Grid). I cut part of Grid away to get same Pattern as Original Decal. The Mesh is .79-$1.25

[@Ken-sl4um]

Thanks Walter, thank goodness for the internet:)

[@Insomniamodelcars]

I love to watch a video and learn something. I know that is an outdated concept...😅...that is an amazing idea. NEW SUBSCRIBER ❤

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it.

[@sandykonigsberg1087]

Thanks for an interesting “ how to “. Very creative

[@josephfnieto8481]

Wow!! Awesome thanks.

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

glad you found it useful Joseph

[@oldman9642]

Dude this seats look awesome!! As a personal preference and not to take away from your excellent work, but I would have gone with a semi gloss overcoat. Too shiny for me.

[@tcwagsmodelcarshop9373]

Great tip Paul... We'll have to try it out

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Thanks for watching

[@Jeffsmodelgarage]

Now that is cool thanks for sharing paul

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Thanks Jeff!

[@lubsnewfie6122]

Was looking for a way to do the seats on the '82 Ford Bronco and was leaning toward mesh of some type to do the patterns but just how to paint the patterns was where I was stumped. I see some other good tips posted below as well.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

This is genius!! Thanks for sharing, I'll save this episode also!!

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Thanks Bryan, I need to build a convertible now so the seats won't be hidden!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

@@paulsmessybenchmodels2602 good point!! I'll watch that one as well. In the mean time, I want to try this technique!

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

That's a Damm good idea Paul!

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

The Scale Model Car Guy Channel thanks!

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

@@paulsmessybenchmodels2602 your welcome

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Neat tip Paul😎. Thanks for the demo!

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Thanks James, I was watching your Mustang progress while this one loaded...looks good so far!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@@paulsmessybenchmodels2602 thanks Paul, it’s tough to be on the other side of the camera. I’m working on it though. 🥸

[@rcbloke778]

What a brilliant idea.. top tip 👍

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

thank you, and welcome to the channel!

[@ronstewart9792]

Awesome tip. Thanks. Ron

[@jamesbunch9964]

Excellent!

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

thanks James!

[@MrGardman]

Ingenious. Great tip. Wonder if that could be made to simulate the houndstooth pattern on GM seats.

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

maybe? it would be fun to try.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice tip Paul................👍

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Thanks!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@paulsmessybenchmodels2602 Any time

[@TomSchmidt-vu2vi]

Nice tip.

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

That's pretty slick. Thanks for sharing

[@artoodiitoo]

Haha, the "presentator" :D Also that is a sweet interior

[@stephenirvin4426]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@letsgobrandon5814]

That would look good behind the grill for the radiator

[@poppysrcandmodels]

Wow! Fantastic tip! I need to give that a try!👍😎👍

[@seamybmw]

AWESOME great tip tanks for sharing 👍

[@MrBillyVega]

A very nice tip and excellent video explanation . I will definitely try this ! Billy .

[@DonBroyles73]

Thanks for the tip.I cant wait to try it.

[@darkwood777]

Nice!

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

thanks!

[@superrad1659]

Very clever! Thx for sharing that trick!

[@bkmodelcars]

great tip that's something to ponder on

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

That's a pretty good idea.

[@BOABModels]

Really great tip, thanks! I subscribed! 👍

[@vicsminiatures7949]

That's a cool tip. Thanks for sharing it!

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Cool tip!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

thanks Mike!

[@SpunkeysModelShop]

Great tip thanks for sharing. I may have to try it sometime.

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

thanks! and welcome to my channel!

[@SpunkeysModelShop]

Thank you and I just now found your channel so I subbed you.

[@ralphandrade3133]

Awesome! Do you have a similar trick for painting the raised lettering on the tires. I hate the decals that are supplied for this. Thanks for the tip.

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Thanks Ralph, I don't have any tricks for the raised letters. I find that challenging too.

[@chipblock2854]

I got an idea for a model if the 1965 Chevy Suburban that I am building. It's for diorama where the Suburban has been neglected out back in the grass and trees. I will cut the decal to simulate tares in the fabric and seat.

[@modelcar1589]

Thank you I'm going to try that

[@marcmd54]

Brilliant!!

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Thanks Mark

[@ramblers69]

Looks awesome, great tip, :) 😎 👍

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

thanks man!

[@marioarias6082]

When you paint the engine do you build it first?or do u painted first? Thanks 👍🏻

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Since the engine block and cylinder heads are usually the same color, I will usually assemble those parts first and then paint them together. I paint detail parts like starters, headers, and carbs before installing them.

[@marioarias6082]

@@paulsmessybenchmodels2602 thank you for letting me know 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Toppervision1]

Great idea!

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

thank you!

[@chesterlewis-iq3rp]

Cool tip

[@michaelcooke2559]

That is very interesting. Nice tip.

[@chuckjorgensenjr4095]

Good tip

[@bigeddie1231]

dude thats awesome

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

thanks man, and thanks for watching!

[@medic53067]

Awesome tip! Do you clear coat the base colour afterwards? I’m going to have to give this a go!

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

I clear coat after the decal is on just to protect it. If the paint is glossy you can put the decal right over the paint.

[@medic53067]

@@paulsmessybenchmodels2602 thanks Paul.

[@johnlanger7852]

Not too different from the old skool airbrush work done on full size cars using lace to airbrush through I never would have thought of this myself

[@georgetaylor5482]

Did you have to seal the decal with a decal sealer so the paint didn't run?

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Hi George, I didn't need to use a sealer. I airbrushed a light coat of Tamiya titanium gold through the mesh onto the decal. Once Tamiya paint is dry the water for soaking the decal won't affect it. I assume that most hobby paints won't be affected by the decal water but I have only tried Tamiya.

[@shadowmatrixbc]

Does anyone have a technique to simulate velour?

[@Bryan-cs9to]

What types of paint do you recommend to spray onto decal film ?? Any to avoid ? Thanks for the great tip!

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

I've only done this with Tamiya Acrylics but I assume that you could airbrush any paint as long as you mist it on so that the decal paper doesn't get saturated.

[@reneholstkristensen9429]

wwooww jes .. 🙂

[@rick74304]

What type of paint are you spraying that remains flexible & waterproof?

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

I used Tamiya acrylics but I assume that most brands of hobby paint would work as well if airbrushed in a thin layer.

[@steveschnaare7338]

Couldn't you use plastic screen?

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

that would work too. I suppose you could use something with a pattern as well, like maybe a doily or lace.

[@carlcrutchfield5094]

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[@edgewood2441]

Wow - what a waste of time, resources-and effort for something that will never be seen, thought about or ever cared for!

[@paulsmessybenchmodels2602]

Yes, the seats are for a tiny car that doesn't run.