16th scale hexagonal chicken wire mesh screen......

[Chris Preston]

'Afternoon All,

Would anyone here know of a source for P-E 16th scale hexagonal chicken wire mesh screen? The Firefly I'm building had it's turret wrapped in Hexagonal Chicken Wire Mesh to hold foliage (based on the photo I have), and having no luck in locating anything that looks close to scale.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,

Chris Preston
Victoria, BC

[HERMAN BIX]

Gday Mr Preston, not P.E. but I have used a synthetic product used to fill out dresses that when painted is a close representation.
I used it with some success on German helmets.
I will try to get some pics up soon.

[HERMAN BIX]

This ................

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[Chris Preston]

Now that looks exactly like what I'm looking for. Do you know where I could purchase this?

Cheers,

Chris

[Son of a gun-ner]

It looks like Mr Bix beat me to it, I was going to suggest you took a trip to a local material/cloth stockists and told/showed them what you're looking for.
It looks like a fine "Tutu Mesh Tulle Fancy Fairy Bridal Petticoat Material"

Another alternative is smaller scale model railway chain link fencing.

[Herr Dr. Professor]

"Tutu Mesh Tulle Fancy Fairy Bridal Petticoat Material." I try not to be prudish or old-fashioned, but I do think an old guy like me walking into a fabric store with such a request might raise a few eyebrows and chuckles. Nonetheless, the material looks great for the purpose!

[HERMAN BIX]

I too have had some fabric shop moments that roll the eyes !
But that material description is spot on.
I got some in white and black.

[Chris Preston]

Thanks All, for your suggestion. I'll be checking out local sources for this in the near future.

Cheers,

Chris

[Son of a gun-ner]

"Tutu Mesh Tulle Fancy Fairy Bridal Petticoat Material." I try not to be prudish or old-fashioned, but I do think an old guy like me walking into a fabric store with such a request might raise a few eyebrows and chuckles. Nonetheless, the material looks great for the purpose!

Not as bad as the type of places Barry C frequents to obtain the rubber for his M1 Abrahams skirts
Of course, I have no idea how he found out about such places

[Meter rat]

If you are in UK, IKEA do what my mussis calls scrunches, three for £2.50. Used for showering/bathing. Had a look at one earlier, looks like the netting you require..