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.
Tamiya makes yellow tape in various widths. I got mine from Amazon.
I use gel pens, which are available in many colors. With a straightedge and a French curve, I get good road markings. thanks
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.
Mel
My Model Railroad
http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/
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
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!
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.
Thnx Willy for that tip. I already ordered from Mel’s Amazon link but will check out your suggession any future need
Yellow 1/16 inch chart tape is what I use but getting it perfectly even is a challeng.
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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.
Mel
My Model Railroad
http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/
It’s been several years but I don’t remember having a problem removing it.
Mel
My Model Railroad
http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/
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