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Re: removable stickers?
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 1 Mar 1999 20:28:37 GMT
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cmasi@cmasi.chem.tulane.IHATESPAMedu
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Thanks.
Chris
Ben Fleskes wrote:
> To stripe doors, or other bricks for that matter, I use electrical tape in
> various colors. Most electrical supply stores have it available in about 10
> different colors, most of which match Lego pretty well. I like it because it
> goes on easy, it's cheap and comes off easy with no residue.
>
> Off topic. When I bought my electric tape, the electric store didn't have any
> power (ironic hugh?) and all the computers were down. They didn't know what
> the price of each role of tape was, so they sold me all ten rolls for $1.00.
> Normally I think they go for about $1-$2 a roll.
>
> I've developed a simple technique for cutting the width of the tape. Assume
> you want a stripe one plate thick/high. Stack two 1x12 plates on top of one
> another. Stick a piece of tape on the edge with one edge of the tape lining up
> the bottom of the bottom plate.
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> Press the tape firmly down, then pull the plates slightly apart. Us an exacto
> knife to cut between the two plates. It's an easy way to get the width right.
> After cutting, peel it off and apply it to your door or whatever.
>
> As far as decals go, I simply pick them up from hobby stores. HO seems a
> little small, O seems a little large. Can't have everything.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ben Fleskes
> PNLTC
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> Christopher Masi writes:
> <snip>I have been thinking about using stickers to
> > change the colors of doors...say from green to half green and white (I
> > think Ben did this with green to green and black http://www.pnltc.org or
> > http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/1857/benspage.htm).
> >
> > So, I am simply looking for sticker buying and custom sticker printing
> > advice.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chris
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