bulmedius Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 do you happen to know where i could get elastic loops? Link to post Share on other sites
scar527 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Any fabric store should have them. Link to post Share on other sites
bulmedius Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 i was wondering if i should be fraying the material till it becomes string, or is that too much Link to post Share on other sites
The Bushman Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Do some like string, some leave the cross threads. Make it all different and so it doesn't look uniform. The human eye tries to make things symetrical and uniform.... this is how not to do a good ghillie. Make it look patchy and somehow unfinished. Hope that helps. Good Hunting Link to post Share on other sites
scar527 Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 If you blast it with the hose it does a quick job of fraying it. Link to post Share on other sites
bulmedius Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 thanks ill give it a try. Link to post Share on other sites
Benny357 Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I've already started my Ghillie Suit in the "stringy" kind of way with no "strips" of Hessian. any suggestions on how I should Fray this? I'm scared incase a wire brush rips out the strings... Link to post Share on other sites
bulmedius Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 it shouldnt if you have tied the strings tight enough and attached the netting well. Link to post Share on other sites
Lightbulb Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I've already started my Ghillie Suit in the "stringy" kind of way with no "strips" of Hessian. any suggestions on how I should Fray this? I'm scared incase a wire brush rips out the strings... I found the easiest way is to start at the top hold the string in one hand then untwist it with the fingers of your other hand. This will separate the three (or two depending on what you are using) individual threads making up the string. If you let go now it would spin back together and go back to being pretty much as it started. Now put a finger in the 'hole' that's opened up and pull down. Since you knotted the top it cannot come completely undo but you will be left with three separate, thinner strings. I used a mix of this and very frayed strip to make my ghillie. ps if this is unclear I will take a photo or something. Very esay to do and I hope its clear but might not be. Link to post Share on other sites
Benny357 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I'm using hessian sandbags to make mine and each string seems to be made up of about 20 very thin strands? Since there are so many, when I tried your method they were too strong and couldn't pull the whole way down without tearing it in half Link to post Share on other sites
Lightbulb Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Must be a different type. Mine was literally jute string which was made up of 3 'bundles' twisted together like a rope. Don't really know what to suggest now... Link to post Share on other sites
GhostWolf Posted October 1, 2011 Report Share Posted October 1, 2011 Hey, I was wondering if all camo netting actually comes attached to a net, or is some of it only made out of that plastic-fabric like material? I'm working on a ghillie and I need a net to attach burlap to, but I'm not sure if this actually comes with a net or not: camo netting Thanks! Looks like the same stuff we use in the British Army, these comes as a seperate net and the foliage patches that had to be put on seperate. We used to spend 100's of hours making them for vehicles. Link to post Share on other sites
zerograffit Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Update: now i've tested my ghillie in a real skirmish, and i gotta say, i think im liking the role/art of sniping/sneaking, being behind enemy lines... I had 1 knife kill, and bingo'ed a guy 10 feet away... I was testing how close i could get, and it was really close... They say, when they have spooted me, i disappear, i guess it works well... Here's some pics in the safe area, note that i operate in the dark green area in the background... This pics was only a ingame test scene to see what needs to be adjusted... Theres more if u'd like... Thx... Link to post Share on other sites
The Bushman Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 nice job. Good Hunting Link to post Share on other sites
ERTrifleman Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 I'm sorry if this has been addressed already, but I have a small question regarding the construction of a ghillie. I will be constructing my second one soon. My first one was alright but it can be approved on (Hence why I am creating another, I think it can be seen pages back). How is everyone going about adding natural foliage to their suits? I used some sort of decorative fish net for the first suit (http://content.vcommerce.com/products/844/47608844/fullsize.jpg). Would using larger netting (Such as some form of sports net) help with adding natural foliage or is there some sort of method I am unaware of? Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Use elastic for loops, foliage falls out of mesh far easier under movement as there is no positive retention. The webtex vests have elastic straps sewn in, which are ok but not the best. I've been toying with the idea of shock cord and those sprung toggles to hold veg in Link to post Share on other sites
Hatchet Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 It might be better just using the shock cord on its own- if you weave it through the mesh and knot off each piece on the *outside* it should do the job. Link to post Share on other sites
ERTrifleman Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 I like the sound of that idea. I have some spare shock cord oating around actually. I'll try to incorporate that and see what happens. As far as adding foliage to the gun i'm sure adding rubber bands in random places should do the trick Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 The thing with that is that the mesh will still 'give', not forming up tight on the veg, similar to what happens with the webtex vests now. It's hard to explain, but the elastic pulling back tight opens up the loop allowing veg to fall out easier. You can compensate for this by stuffing in bigger bunches of veg I suppose, but it's nice to have the option of not having to cut tons of the stuff to fill a vest when it's not always necessarily needed Edit, rubber bands are good on the gun, but bare in mind the really thick ones, although strong, show up from a distance, so try thinner ones. I also use shock cord criss-crossed around the barrel. Link to post Share on other sites
Hatchet Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 I think I understand what you're saying. With shock cord, you could make the "loops", very small - say just one or two mesh hole space between them which would allow you to add smaller amounts/size veg. Of course the problem is then finding them on the vest. I have enough trouble finding the existing ones, although mine is fairly hessian heavy - ymmv. Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 That's it, hence the toggles. Adjustable for veg, and easier to find too. As you said, ymmv - mine doesn't have tons of hessian on Link to post Share on other sites
ERTrifleman Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Some pictures from a few weeks back. I need to make a dedicated hood, but I was rushed and didn't have time so I rigged a system to have the foliage stick to the hat, sadly by this point in the day it had mostly fallen off. Link to post Share on other sites
The Bushman Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Nice start to your ghillie for that environment/season. Perhaps you should dull it by putting it in a muddy puddle and try to scraggle it up abit so the fibres go in different directions? Maybe try to get it to look like the piece of terrain to the immediate right? Use real tree tape on the rest of the M4 and small bits of local cam. All these comments are only subjective as the camera lens often shows slightly different colours or effect, compared to the human eye, or actualy being there. Good Hunting Link to post Share on other sites
nikline Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 my first test in ghillie at my last party. It only remains to finish it. Link to post Share on other sites
Kenworth W900 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Nice one nik - I would certainly prefer to play with you rather than against you with that suit on Link to post Share on other sites
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