RR_Mel I got my yellow and white 1/16” single and double stripe tape at a local automotive paint distributor. Only the packaging had the manufacturers name so I don’t know the brand but I think its 3M. You can get it from Amazon too. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=1%2F16%22+double+pinstripe Mel My Model Railroad http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/ Bakersfield, California I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.
So Mel (and of course anyone else), I have my 1/16” and double 1/16“ tape now and took a look at Them. Trying it on a small practice piece I was able to separate the top protective layer from double stripe tape (made by 1060 Graphics) but I am unable to get the protective layer off the single 1/16” tape (3M Scotchcal). My two part question is 1) is it necessary to remove the top layer, especially on the 1/16” size? 2)If so, any tips on how to separate it? Thanks again.
Yellow 1/16 inch chart tape is what I use but getting it perfectly even is a challeng.
Joe Staten Island West
Thnx Willy for that tip. I already ordered from Mel’s Amazon link but will check out your suggession any future need
Line-O-Tape has all kinds of colors and sizes of pin striping tape. HobbyInc.com is a distibutor of the tape or you can go to Line-O-Tape's website.
Mel, thanks very much for that link. That’s exactly what I was looking for (especially the 12’ length). I had seen an old post about this when I was researching alternatives but I just couldn’t find a vendor (Amazon or other). Probably my search entry was off base. Anyway, Much appreciated!
TophiasCan anyone point me to a vendor?
There are some very narrow width tapes on ebay, maybe beauty supply shops, too? It is intended for "nail art" for doing pin striping on finger nails. I bought assortments very reasonably. Yellow might be a tough color to find, there are many silver, gold and blacks but if you look you might find yellow.
Example >> https://tinyurl.com/y8kg5wuz
6" in HO is only .0685
I made my stripes by painting the stripe color (white in my case, yellow pre-dates my era) on the road surface FIRST, then mask your stripes, apply dark gray or concrete color then peel up the masking. Makes for a much neater looking stripe.
Just my method that worked for me.
Good Luck, Ed
Try Ebay.
https://www.ebay.com/i/272928130255?chn=ps&var=572124656346
Mike.
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I use gel pens, which are available in many colors. With a straightedge and a French curve, I get good road markings. thanks
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Tamiya makes yellow tape in various widths. I got mine from Amazon.
Paul D
N scale Washita and Santa Fe RailroadSouthern Oklahoma circa late 70's
Started making roads on my layout and now it’s time to add striping. I found white 3M auto pinstriping in 1/16” size for shoulder stripes but can’t find a source for yellow dual stripe 1/16”. Can anyone point me to a vendor? Much thnx.