does anyone have a good method for making a rifle strap for a german WWII gun, actually an MG42, im thinking epoxy putty but I dont know if it will make a realistic looking strap, please help
I’ve used this product for other things but think it might work for your needs too … medical bandage tape (the white stuff that comes in a roll). Has a great texture, is easy to work with, takes paint, and best of all … cheap.
Thanks I’ll try using the stuff.
Airbrush,
Years ago VLS marketed their lead foil. It was thin enough to use as strap and you can actually position the material in a very realistic fashion. It can be punched and painted and will accept superglue. I slice strips from the sheet which I then used as straps. Im not sure if that is still being marketed, though. A cheaper alternative would be the foil used in toothpaste tubes (although now plastics are more commonly used).
Hope this helps.
I go with the leadfoil - it works, has weight to hang naturally and takes paint very well. If you do’nt find it, take ordinary aluminium foil, glue two layers together, and it works just as well.
I use the lead foil from the tops of wine bottles - it’s thin and cuts easily and takes all sorts of paint.
I personally think the that the weave on the medical tape is a little large and out of scale.
A side benefit is that you get to drink the wine after you rip off the lead foil…
Cheers,
LeeTree