CorsairMan Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Occasionally I see pictures of someone's work on ARC. They are scribing panel lines and using some sort of thick black 'tape' as a guide. I would like some of this - what is it called and where would I find it? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueNosers352nd Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) I call it Dymo Tape.......used to make labels. It comes in different colors like Black, Red, Green and Yellow. When you punch the letters into it, it make white letters because the plastic is stretching. Check in you office supply stores. Edited June 11, 2007 by BlueNosers352nd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 I call it Dymo Tape.......used to make labels. It comes in different colors like Black, Red, Green and Yellow. When you punch the letters into it, it make white letters because the plastic is stretching.Check in you office supply stores. Excellent - thanks!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peebeep Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I call it Dymo Tape Dymo is probably the best known, but there are other types available. If when asking for Dymo tape the assistant gives you a blank look, try saying 'embossing tape'. peebeep Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithery Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 It's called Dymo here in Ottawa Chris. I got mine at Staples, in the section where they keep the label makers. Don't confuse it with P-Touch tape though, as P-Touch will cost you an arm and a leg. Dymo is dirt cheap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Yup - I found some at Staples last night. I did get the blank look when I asked for Dymo. So I asked for "you know, the tape that you have to PRESS letters into" ... >making pressing motion with hands< ... "for, uh... labeling stuff?" I got two - they should last me a few models Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueNosers352nd Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Plus you can make it go even longer and cut it in half length wise. Plus I sometimes cut it narrower than in half to fit tighter curves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Husker Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 So, do you guys peel the backing off and stick the tape down, or hold it in place in some other way? I've wondered about that since in the old days, when we used to use it to actually label things, it seems like it stuck pretty good. Steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I peel the backing off and stick it on. In fact I've found I can use the same piece a couple of times that way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I peel the backing off and stick it on. In fact I've found I can use the same piece a couple of times that way. Exactly what I do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rasczak Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Brilliant! I'm glad I found this thread. I have an A-6 that needs to be scribed. I had been doing it freehand(no guide), and the results where, troublesome, to say the least. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aerofile83 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 i peel it off and stick it to tamiya masking tape and i can reuse over and over, when the tape gives up you can stick it to new tape. casey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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