Looking for mesh for deck railings

[Carleroo]

I am thinking of building a boat that will have a screen mesh along its deck railings. I have lots of standard screen mesh that has square openings, but I am looking for mesh that forms a diamond-shaped pattern (see photo). I am planning to make the model about 1:32 scale, or so. Dose anyone have an idea of where I can source such a mesh? Thanks, Carl

 

[Y.T.]

Try getting some Tulle fabric. They are made in many different pattens including this

 

[Carleroo]

Try getting some Tulle fabric. They are made in many different pattens including this

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Thanks!!!

 

[fourseas]

Carl, this is my Bluebird of Chelsea model in its early stages of construction. The rail stanchions and horizontals are made of brass, and the webbing is a rubberized material over the top of a cloth mesh. The original material was dark brown in colour, but was easily painted white with a spray can.The webbing was then cut to required size and sewn on to the brass frame. The diamond shape stood on end and was cut to whatever shape was required as can be seen in the openings around the mast turnbuckles. I purchased this material at a fabric store, and have no idea what it was intended for, but it is a perfect medium for model ship building.
Jim

 

[Rob444]

I am thinking of building a boat that will have a screen mesh along its deck railings. I have lots of standard screen mesh that has square openings, but I am looking for mesh that forms a diamond-shaped pattern (see photo). I am planning to make the model about 1:32 scale, or so. Dose anyone have an idea of where I can source such a mesh? Thanks, Carl

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Look on Amazon or check out Michaels. Mesh like this is used for needlepoint. You can get different sizes.

Amazon.com: Elegaperma 4 Pcs Plastic Mesh Sheet, 11.81" × 7.87" Plastic Needlepoint Canvas with Precise Perforations, Plastics Grid for DIY Embroidery, Acrylic Yarn Crafting, Knit Crochet Projects : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Amazon.com: Elegaperma 4 Pcs Plastic Mesh Sheet, 11.81" × 7.87" Plastic Needlepoint Canvas with Precise Perforations, Plastics Grid for DIY Embroidery, Acrylic Yarn Crafting, Knit Crochet Projects : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

www.amazon.com

Tob

 

[Jack Sparrow]

I am thinking of building a boat that will have a screen mesh along its deck railings. I have lots of standard screen mesh that has square openings, but I am looking for mesh that forms a diamond-shaped pattern (see photo). I am planning to make the model about 1:32 scale, or so. Dose anyone have an idea of where I can source such a mesh? Thanks, Carl

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did you try Fabricville? That is where I got mine

 

[DAWarden-(Jaager)]

Reminds me of kinky female hose and mesh costumes - that fabric has to come from somewhere.

 

[Carleroo]

Carl, this is my Bluebird of Chelsea model in its early stages of construction. The rail stanchions and horizontals are made of brass, and the webbing is a rubberized material over the top of a cloth mesh. The original material was dark brown in colour, but was easily painted white with a spray can.The webbing was then cut to required size and sewn on to the brass frame. The diamond shape stood on end and was cut to whatever shape was required as can be seen in the openings around the mast turnbuckles. I purchased this material at a fabric store, and have no idea what it was intended for, but it is a perfect medium for model ship building.
Jim

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Beautiful job on this boat, by the way. Can you provide a close-up photo of the detail? I may want to copy this approach. Thanks.

 

[Carleroo]

did you try Fabricville? That is where I got mine

I notice that Fabricland has this type of material. (Thanks YT, I was able to see this on their website). They also have black mesh in similar style that's used for hair netting.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

I notice that Fabricland has this type of material. (Thanks YT, I was able to see this on their website). They also have black mesh in similar style that's used for hair netting.

I am not familiar with fabricland. Here it is called Fabricville.

 

[fourseas]

Beautiful job on this boat, by the way. Can you provide a close-up photo of the detail? I may want to copy this approach. Thanks.

Thanks Carl, this is as close as I can get for a clear shot. As mentioned above by Rob444 I had originally tried the plastic material used for needlepoint work but found it was filled with scabs from manufacturing which really showed up when painted and could not be easily cleaned out.

 

[fourseas]

Sorry, having problems with this photo.

 

[fourseas]

OK, one more try and then I'll quit. Never had this happen before!

 

[Philski]

I am thinking of building a boat that will have a screen mesh along its deck railings. I have lots of standard screen mesh that has square openings, but I am looking for mesh that forms a diamond-shaped pattern (see photo). I am planning to make the model about 1:32 scale, or so. Dose anyone have an idea of where I can source such a mesh? Thanks, Carl

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Uh.....if you take a square screen and rotate it 45°, it becomes a diamond....

 

[Carleroo]

View attachment 596545OK, one more try and then I'll quit. Never had this happen before!

Great photo. It shows a lot of the detail. What is the frame that the mesh is attached to, made from? Is it brass or styrene?

 

[fourseas]

All railing frames are made from 1/16th brass rod. They are put in place on the boat and soldered, and then removed for painting. they are then put back on, and the painted netting stitched in place. All my railings on all vessels are made and soldered on the boat. This ensures the proper angle of the railing and stanchions. I have a corning ware plate that I put between the railing and superstructure so as not to scorch or set fire to the boat. All my soldering is done with a small butane torch as I can not hold my hand steady enough for an electric gun.