Detailing Package Trays/Shelves

[Casey]

I see quite a few people flocking the package tray/shelf area of their models to represent scale carpeting, but most package trays were made from heavy paper or fiberboard from the factory. It's not a problem if you're building a custom of some sort, but if you're building factory stock, do a quick check regarding what was used, as it was almost never carpeting. Here are some shots of an '80 Dodge Aspen coupe's package tray, on which you can make out the waves (from warpage) and stains, as well as the stamped steel speaker grille:

 

'76 Dodge Aspen SE (top of the line), much the same:

 

 

[Ramfins59]

I'm one of those people who occasionally uses flocking on package trays.  I recently tried embossing powder and it looks OK.  I've also used flat or dullcoated paints

[Tom Geiger]

And here's the sister to your Aspen,  a Volare!  I tried to dull and wrinkle out the package tray with paints.  One speaker, and one missing.  It looks decent through the rear window.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Neat stuff. Something you don't always think about.

[StevenGuthmiller]

I usually just paint my package shelves.

I've thought about stretching some pantyhose material over the shelf before painting just to give it a little texture.

I may try it on a future build.

 

Steve