Does anyone have any tips? Or advise on how to do this?
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I have used pin striping tape to do this. It can be had in widths as narrow as 1/32". I got mine at an automotive paint store but have seen similar tapes at hobby shops.
Pete
Ok, short of going to my store. Thank you Norton. I dont want to make to much of a big deal. I am basically just painting the snow plow on one of my Locomotives. I always like the hazard lines. I figured someone who is alot more artistic knew a way of possibly using scotch tape or the like. I am going to look into the tape though. I know there are some gifted people on this site. I thought there might be some trade secrets. I may want to get into weathering next. But i am taking baby steps! Thanks again!
Originally Posted by Norton:
I have used pin striping tape to do this. It can be had in widths as narrow as 1/32". I got mine at an automotive paint store but have seen similar tapes at hobby shops.
Pete
There are thin masking tapes. Both 3M and Tamiya makes them. You could make you own by placing some masking tape on a glass plate and use a straight edge to cut you own strips. The advantage of the Tamiya tape is you get minimum creep under the tape with the result being a nice sharp edge.
Pete
Painting is a good way to do pilot striping another easy way would be decals stripes.
Wasn't too difficult on these Atlas SW's. Relatively large strips.
If you lay your masking tape down and shoot it with clear first, the clear coat will seal the tape and keep your color coat from seeping under it. You will have a very sharp edge. A car modeler told me about this trick.
Fred
