5mm wide black tape

[Dave]

Hi Guys, I want to make a mimic panel with LED's for point indication. I want to do a schematic using black tape 5mm wide. Anyone know where I can buy some?

Ta:-bd

[Broithe]

Would dark brown do? An old cassette or video tape..? Stick it on and varnish over..

[Kirley]

I have read of people getting car stripe tape in Halfords and using that but I have never tried it myself. If you search on the net for 'making a model train control panel' you will probably find some suggestions there.

Edited August 22, 2013 by Kirley

[Glenderg]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FASTRAX-4MM-X-10M-LINE-MASKING-TAPE-RC-MODELING-/370843395117?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item5657fd242d

 

I assume this is for a Client Dave, rather than yourself? I was going to suggest laying down some insulating tape and cutting it into 5mm strips! The stuff above is the best you'll get, sticks like sh1t to a blanket.

 

R.

[Broithe]

You can get black Dymo tape from a lot of stationers and just stick it on without printing..

 

 

..or, maybe it might even be helpful to indicate routes by printing..?

 

..I think it comes in 9 and 12 mm widths..

[108]

Hi Dave. Send me your details and sizes. I can cut it in self adhesive vinyl to any size.

[Dave]

Thanks lad's, I have ordered that Richie. Thanks for the offer 108, I will take you up on that.

I'm making a mimic panel for this

[108]

Hi Dave. What are your maximum dimensions for the mimic panel? Should I do the high level section in blue?

[Glenderg]

Nice work Dave, though I'd recommend censoring some of your workshop shots. Looks like too much fun altogether!

 

[Dave]

The workshop is a mess, I just moved in. I haven't plugged the beer fridge in yet!

[Broithe]

The workshop is a mess, I just moved in. I haven't plugged the beer fridge in yet!

 

And the dog wants to go for a walk, too, I see.

[Glenderg]

Well when you do get it plugged it in, put it in the Calendar as "First Annual IRM Meeting" and I'm sure I can find a few to come inspect to H&S criteria of the fridge! BYOB I assume?

[Dave]

Well when you do get it plugged it in, put it in the Calendar as "First Annual IRM Meeting" and I'm sure I can find a few to come inspect to H&S criteria of the fridge! BYOB I assume?

 

Sounds good Richie, I'm sure I can stretch to a few beers

[BosKonay]

Well when you do get it plugged it in, put it in the Calendar as "First Annual IRM Meeting" and I'm sure I can find a few to come inspect to H&S criteria of the fridge! BYOB I assume?

 

Now yer talkin

[Dave]

Have to wait till I get my layout started, I'm planning on a 12' x 5' layout that is suspended from the workshop roof and winch it down when I want to use it.

[BosKonay]

Seriously?! That sounds awesome!

 

You'll have to put it on a motor with a remote! One click and the layout descends, trains running Very bond

[Broithe]

[Dave]

Wow, that's a nice layout. I will just use a hand winch as an electric winch is very expensive.

[Broithe]

Wow, that's a nice layout. I will just use a hand winch as an electric winch is very expensive.

 

They do have a reasonably-priced electric winch in Lidl, now and then....

 

 

..also available without the swing-arm - for around €50/60.

[Glenderg]

jaysus broithe, that's going too far altogether. buy a parkside winch, hoist your layout to the ceiling, and you'd have a nice little heart attack around four in the morning when a couple hundred weight of mdf comes crashing to the ground. The cheapest, and worst engineered tools ever. R.