DRMF1 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Hi everyone with Andrew nearing the end of my track build my thoughts have been working overtime on dressing it up. I am of the less is more school particularly due to the fact there isn't a huge amount of room to work with. So it will be fairly basic but one thing I have wondered about is the white track border you see on all real and slot tracks and public roads. I read somewhere else about a builder who glued on the white paper correction tape on the market but although it might work with a very neat line, what other ways have you done to acheive this effect? I dread handpainting a line on both sides of the track, maybe a small roller (or similar) attached to a simple jig to maintain the straight line, I don't know. Any advice gratefully received. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobbzee Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 i used thin white car pinstriping with reasonable success http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12014-mt-panorama-track/page__st__20 Quote http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12014-mt-panorama-track/ ...My Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 That'll work too. Thanks Mobbzee. Love the look of your track, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Miller Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) http://manicslots.bl...ar-scenery.html http://slotcarhotrod.com/scenery.html Edited September 13, 2015 by Roger Miller Quote ...............Take it easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks Roger, I had read this but it was good to go over it again, a lot of excellent advice. He made a great job of the scenery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Just had a look around the second link Roger. Fantastic thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Well as much as I try I can't seem to get this white line thing to stick. I have tried pin striping several times and although it looks great it refuses to stick on the track, particularly around bends, for any length of time. I have tried paint pens, liquid paper and correction tape but nothing seems to look or work out as I had hoped. Might need to tape up and hand paint the lines. How have you guys achieved this line? Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Hey Dan, you used to be able to get paint rollers eons ago. I used them when I used to paint lines on picture moulding. They had a syringe type sucky thing on them and you sucked the paint up wiped the excess off and away you went. The rollers (which were interchangeable) varied in width from about 2.5 - 5mm and you held it just like a pen, it was about 20mm round. Very easy to use if they're still available somewhere. check this out - http://www.examiner.com/article/easy-pinstriping-with-the-beugler-roller-striper Edited October 30, 2015 by Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I have a Beugler and several wheels, but they are mighty expensive in Australia. You'll be looking at around $200. Do you know what sort of paint surface you have on the track? Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I have a Beugler and several wheels, but they are mighty expensive in Australia. You'll be looking at around $200. Do you know what sort of paint surface you have on the track? Holy Moly Batman $200? I don't suppose you want to hire yours out for a short time Ember? ;-) I will keep trying various methods, but the surface of the track, pretty standard paint surface I would have thought, is not particularly grippy for the pinstripe tape. Thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hey Dan, you used to be able to get paint rollers eons ago. I used them when I used to paint lines on picture moulding. They had a syringe type sucky thing on them and you sucked the paint up wiped the excess off and away you went. The rollers (which were interchangeable) varied in width from about 2.5 - 5mm and you held it just like a pen, it was about 20mm round. Very easy to use if they're still available somewhere. check this out - http://www.examiner....-roller-striper Hi Wobble Yes I recall the very small rollers and I have looked everywhere over here but can't find them. Thanks for the post I was wondering what a Beugler was until I looked at the link. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry J Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Have a look here - http://www.misterart.com/display-presentation/sign-supplies/marshalltown-single-line-striper-set.html The last time I tried to buy from them they wouldn't sell outside the US/Canada but you can use a forwarding agent, I think Aust Post provides that service now. Quote Cheers, Garry J Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Have a look here - http://www.misterart...triper-set.html The last time I tried to buy from them they wouldn't sell outside the US/Canada but you can use a forwarding agent, I think Aust Post provides that service now. Wow, now we're talking Garry. That's the sort of thing (and price) I was thinking of from the outset. Thanks. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Here's a link informing of Aus Post's Freight forwarding from the US. http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/11/australia-post-has-launched-a-us-freight-forwarding-service Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hey Dan, you used to be able to get paint rollers eons ago. I used them when I used to paint lines on picture moulding. They had a syringe type sucky thing on them and you sucked the paint up wiped the excess off and away you went. The rollers (which were interchangeable) varied in width from about 2.5 - 5mm and you held it just like a pen, it was about 20mm round. Very easy to use if they're still available somewhere. check this out - http://www.examiner....-roller-striper Hi Wobble Yes I recall the very small rollers and I have looked everywhere over here but can't find them. Thanks for the post I was wondering what a Beugler was until I looked at the link. Dan I used to be a Beugler in the Beoys Breigeade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) haha I thought you were going to say you used to be one of those nefarious Beugler Boys from the Scrooge McDuck comics- 176 671 or 167 761 I can't recall they all looked the same to me.. Edited October 30, 2015 by DRMF1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Bugger, Mister Art won't forward to a postal Box which is the method Aus Post employ. Correction: No, wait : Reading more slowly this time I read this... We do ship to APO/FPO and post office box addresses. APO/FPO delivery times may vary significantly. Some restrictions apply based on value and weight of order. Unfortunately, we cannot ship items marked No-Fly, Freight, or Factory Direct to APO/FPO and P.O. Box addresses. Edited October 30, 2015 by DRMF1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Do an ebay search for wheel paint striper, I think they are available fron the UK art shops. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobbzee Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 try these... http://www.pinstripinguk.com/bottle-stripers/brand/embee-marshalltown http://www.jacksonsart.com/Brands-A-Z_All_Brands-Specialist_Brands-Embee/c2200_1044_9133_34691/index.html Quote http://www.auslot.com/forums/index.php?/topic/12014-mt-panorama-track/ ...My Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRMF1 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Thanks Mob zee, that looks like the device I will get. Dan Edited October 30, 2015 by DRMF1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I bought my Beugler from the States when I was buying a few airbrushes. Three airbrush kits and postage, with the Beugle kit thrown in was still cheaper than one airbrush kit and postage here. Sad, but true. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manimmal Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Why not a small brush and some white paint? It'll take a while but on my track at least it's effective. Quote My mum says I'm an excellent driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'm inclined to think it's probably going to be the best and simplest way. 1 Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capri-corn7 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I used thin masking tape over white undercoat, prior to my top coats and due to paint bleeds I had to go round touching up with a small brush as well... Wish I'd seen these paint rollers... Quote They are only toys .... until you pull the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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