What are miniature camouflage nets?

Miniature camouflage nets are scale versions of the nets used by real armies to conceal tanks, among other things. They can also conceal structures, other vehicles, and even people. They are designed to blend seamlessly into models and dioramas depicting war scenes.

They are made of extra-thin, flexible, high-quality sheets that are easy to unfold and stick together. The pattern of Green Stuff World's camouflage nets blends in perfectly with the environment, achieving a realistic camo effect. They are available in three colors: white, military gray, and khaki. We also have models for 1/35 and 1/45 scales to perfectly suit your project.

This allows you to tell much richer visual stories: a tank hidden in the forest waiting for orders, a makeshift camp during an ambush, or artillery covered during a tactical operation. These pieces enrich war dioramas as well as science fiction and post-apocalyptic dioramas, and can even find a place in fantasy projects.

What is scale camo netting used for?

In model making, scale camo netting serves several purposes:

• They increase the authenticity of models, especially in war scenes and other military contexts. They are practically a must when entering a project set in this type of scenario into a competition, as they provide optimal realism.
• They allow you to play with visual contrasts, textures, and natural colors. The resemblance to reality will be unbeatable, making them stand out from other similar pieces.
• They add narrative depth, suggesting scenes of tactical operations by using specific elements in them.

Naturally, they are most commonly used in scale civil conflict scenarios and similar settings, as well as on RC tanks. They are mainly used as military camo in nature to hide large structures, including temporary camps, shelters, or strategic hideouts. Another way to integrate them into a diorama is as a representation of deterioration or aging in post-apocalyptic scenes.

How to place miniature camouflage nets in a diorama

Applying a scale camo netting is not a big mystery. Before you start, make sure you have all the necessary tools:

• Hobby scissors or a craft knife
• Tweezers for handling fine details
• Modeling glue
• Pigments or paint to integrate the net into the diorama
• Paint brushes
• Varnish to protect the result

Placing a scale camo netting is easy once you have all the materials ready.

1. Decide where to place the military camouflage net and what function it will serve (concealment, wear and tear, decoration) to customize it according to your objective.
2. Cut it to the right size using scissors or a craft knife and test the size and shape before fixing it in place.
3. Use the model glue to shape it as needed, making sure not to use too much adhesive as it could be visible through the holes in the military camouflage net for miniatures.
4. Add the appropriate paint effects to age it, change its color, or add dirt, mud, or even artificial snow.
5. Integrate it into the environment by adding vegetation, branches, or sand if necessary to make it look like a natural part of the scene. In our Scenery and Resin section, you will find all kinds of decorative items to complement your dioramas.
6. Protect the result with varnish. The best option is to apply a product designed for this purpose to prevent the result from deteriorating over time and ensure it lasts as long as you need it to.

Additional tips for a realistic finish

Although it may seem unnecessary to mention this, make sure your cutter or scissors are sharp so as not to damage the product with uneven cuts. This is an essential step to achieve a good result and it is necessary to pay attention and do it correctly. On the other hand, if you need to simulate that your nets are torn and you want them to be irregular, you can carefully fray the ends and break some sections to imitate that worn effect. In addition, dark washes can be applied to give natural depth and shadows with the right techniques.

To increase realism, apply powder pigments. Not only will this add color to make the miniature camouflage nets blend in better with the environment, but their texture will make them look like they are covered in dust or accumulated dirt. Similarly, there is a wide variety of bushes and vegetation to add to this type of project, ranging from the greenest and most leafy to dark and scorched-looking, making it easy to add the necessary touch to blend in with the environment.

You can fix the work with matte varnish to ensure that everything stays as you have arranged it, as well as to eliminate unwanted glare, which can be very useful in war scenes where the entire landscape is devastated.

Where to buy scale camo netting?

Camouflage nets are not only used by the military, but in recent years they have also been used for decoration at events and to create partial shade, so they are large camouflage nets several meters long.

If you need scale camo netting, you should look for specialist shops that manufacture them in the right size for this purpose. Among them is Green Stuff World, a veteran and leading name in the modeling sector with a wide range of products for all kinds of projects. Of course, at Green Stuff World you can buy several models of high-quality camouflage nets. Their catalog has six models of miniature camouflage nets, three for 1/35 scale, and three for 1/45 scale. Not only can you purchase them on their official website, but they are also available from our network of resellers around the world. Another option is through our official profiles on the online marketplaces Etsy and eBay.