What type of readily available flexible guide can be used for re-scribing aircraft panel lines? There are very fancy commercial templates avilable that look like in the picture below. However, if all I want to do is re-scribe straight panel lines that were damaged in sanding and polishing a fancy template is an overkill.
I just can’t decide what tool it should be and from what material.
Get some Dymo label maker tape, it works great!
Hi:
I’ve been using an eraser shield. It’s a thin flexible metal template with some cut outs that are helpful, even used a 6" steel ruler with the cork backing. Pick both up at a crafts store like Michaels or Hobby Lobby. TC.
-SEB
Mike’s right…
Dymo tape works great - I use that, but for a little more flexibility, I use automotive pinstriping tape - it’s cheap - about $4 for a 30 foot roll, fairly thick and easy to bend around curves (unlike Dymo…it’s cheap at twice the price.
It’s not as tough as the Dymo tape, and isn’t as thick - I have to be a little more careful using the pinstriping tape, but I find it easier to use than the Dymo - easier to apply and relocate if needed.
I’ve been using this roll for more than a year - and only finally had to buy another after re-scribing a 1/48 Monogram DC-3.
Try both - you’ll find that both are useful.
Good luck.
MonsterZero,
I have used old credit cards as scribing aids! They can be cut into strips, and if you are careful, you could shape the ends of the strips into right-angle bends, curved bends, even semi-circles! Worth a try, and completely free!
Thanks for replies. I would like to try the Dyno tape first but what type of store carries it? Hardware?
Most probably a stationery shop. Dymo tape is used in a little hand-held (or electric) device which allows you to print individual letters to make a sticky label on a stiff plastic strip.
you can get 5 rolls of DYMO tape in the stationary sectoin of Wal Mart for about $3.00