How to stripe 1/72nd scale aircraft weapons like bombs and missiles

QUOTE: Originally posted by Erik Bultz QUOTE: Originally posted by Swanny I use the Pactra trim tape also, very useful stuff. Same her swanny. I used the tape on my 1/72 scale Revell B-52 bombers bombs! The only problem with tape is that the one end can unravel overtime cause the tape loses its adhesive qualities.

I think I afixed mine with a tiny bit of superglue where the edges met.

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QUOTE: Originally posted by Swanny I use the Pactra trim tape also, very useful stuff.

Same her swanny. I used the tape on my 1/72 scale Revell B-52 bombers bombs! The only problem with tape is that the one end can unravel overtime cause the tape loses its adhesive qualities.

I also save spare decals-which be trimmed down to the right size. Since I screw up so many kits I have a nice inventory of colours.

I use the Pactra trim tape also, very useful stuff.

Pactra trim tape is fantastic for that purpose. It comes in a number of colors and widths. I used it for this Phantom:

http://www.foxonedecals.com/en-us/pg_35.html

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I read an article in FSM (I forget the issue- it was the one where they featured the B-52) where the author fabricated a make shift "lathe" out of an old rechargeable screwdriver. I had one laying around. I took a small piece of plywood and attached a battery holder, switch (both from Radio Shack), and the screwdriver. Attach the bomb/missle to the screwdriver. The driver turns slowly enough you can paint a decent line. I'll try to look for the issue of FSM. It probably will explain it better than I just did.

Try putting some paint on the dull side of an X-Acto blade and rotate the part against it. With practice you can get thin, consistent stripes easily.

the little rubber bandsfound at the orthadantest for braces you can get them at any place you get oral higeane products.

I just use masking tape for stripes. Cut a piece the width of the stripe and put it right where you want the stripe to be. Put two more pieces on each side of that piece, butted right up against it, then pull the one in the middle out. You should have a nice, even mask for the stripe.