i think i can picture what you mean greg but im not quite sure. it just so happens i have an old pair of my sisters that i use bits of to strain paint through before spraying. i will see what i can do.
thanks gred.
edit:
look what i found....
http://www.barrule.com/Workshop/extras%20-%20how%20to%20make%20camouflage%20netting.htm
not quite what i want but i might give it a go. just need to get some model railway leaves now. anyone happen to have a few spare? dont need much.
(take a while to look through extras part of that website there are some good tips!)