Engine Doctor Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 As per title . I tried to dye dome rubber bands so as not to stand out so much on a model. Please don't suggest wing bolts as too strong for a stick structured model. I tried various dyes but nothing seems to take to the bands . But worked very well on hands ! I had a hole in the rubber glove !! Has anyone had any success dyeing the white bands ? My next attempt will be to try some permanent marker pens as I want some blue bands. Any suggestions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) No but I do try to use the right pre-coloured bands if I can find them, most of course are just plain brown 🙂 The Postie used to leave red ones Edited March 18, 2023 by Phil Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 9 hours ago, Phil Green said: No but I do try to use the right pre-coloured bands if I can find them, most of course are just plain brown 🙂 The Postie used to leave red ones 👍 So where can i get hold of 6 inch light blue rubber bands ? 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) Try search 180 mm blue elastic bands or blue elastic bands. iconflexpack comes up, Brutish firm, 180 mm by 6 mm, £4.50 for a hundred. Not currently in stock ebay does 152 mm by 6 mm. Edited March 18, 2023 by Don Fry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 10 hours ago, Engine Doctor said: As per title . I tried to dye dome rubber bands so as not to stand out so much on a model. Please don't suggest wing bolts as too strong for a stick structured model. I tried various dyes but nothing seems to take to the bands . But worked very well on hands ! I had a hole in the rubber glove !! Has anyone had any success dyeing the white bands ? My next attempt will be to try some permanent marker pens as I want some blue bands. Any suggestions ? What model is it that's too fragile for plastic bolts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Search “10 x Large *Blue* Strong Thick 6" x 1/2" Rubber Elastic Bands No.89 150mm x 12mm” e bay uK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 14 hours ago, Don Fry said: Search “10 x Large *Blue* Strong Thick 6" x 1/2" Rubber Elastic Bands No.89 150mm x 12mm” e bay uK Hi Don. Found them and not far from where I live and they look the correct shade of blue for this project.👍🙂 Have searched in the past and not found any hence the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 On 18/03/2023 at 10:00, Engine Doctor said: Please don't suggest wing bolts as too strong for a stick structured model. Err, screws have adjustable tension........................especially with an O ring under, me no understandee................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 20 hours ago, PatMc said: What model is it that's too fragile for plastic bolts ? 2 hours ago, Dave Bran said: Err, screws have adjustable tension........................especially with an O ring under, me no understandee................. The model is designed for Rubber band held wing . Screws , plastic bolts etc are too rigid if the plane tips or catches a wing. Bands allow some give and minimise any damage. Anyway all sorted and Bands ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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