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Seatbelt Material??
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 12:29 pm
by bfrd
I picked up some ribbon this morning and was wondering if it would work for seatbelts. The box says 3.2mm, but they are a bit bigger.
I figured for $0.97 it was worth a try. If it works that is a lifetime supply for me. For [mention]Paul[/mention] l probably only a month or two, but for me this is all I would ever need!
Re: Seatbelt Material??
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 12:51 pm
by Novasquad23
It depends on what seatbelts you're modelling and the scale I'd guess (i could only see it working in aircraft of 1/32 or 1/24). You might want to consider the "furry" factor of cotton and wax it before installing it as a seatbelt (its why I didn't use cotton thread for aircraft rigging in the past). Check how it takes to being painted as well. But why not give it a try. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Re: Seatbelt Material??
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:00 pm
by bfrd
Novasquad23 wrote: Tue Jul 17, 2018 12:51 pm
It depends on what seatbelts you're modelling and the scale I'd guess (i could only see it working in aircraft of 1/32 or 1/24). You might want to consider the "furry" factor of cotton and wax it before installing it as a seatbelt (its why I didn't use cotton thread for aircraft rigging in the past). Check how it takes to being painted as well. But why not give it a try. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Oops, I forgot to mention, I was intending for 1/24 cars. But I suppose it could work on larger scale aircraft. I wouldn't paint, just use red or pick up a different spool if I needed a new color.
Re: Seatbelt Material??
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:05 pm
by Novasquad23
Yes 1/24 cars would definitely work to my eye. Happy experimenting.
Re: Seatbelt Material??
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:33 pm
by Paul
Too thick imo, 2mm is what i use most of the time with 3mm every now and then
Re: Seatbelt Material??
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:49 pm
by bfrd
Paul wrote: Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:33 pm
Too thick imo, 2mm is what i use most of the time with 3mm every now and then
Ok, I wasn't sure. But, I may try having a look at the fabric store now that I know what width to look for.
Re: Seatbelt Material??
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:50 pm
by bfrd
bfrd wrote: Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:49 pm
Paul wrote: Tue Jul 17, 2018 1:33 pm
Too thick imo, 2mm is what i use most of the time with 3mm every now and then
Thanks!
Ok, I wasn't sure. But, I may try having a look at the fabric store now that I know what width to look for.
Re: Seatbelt Material??
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 3:51 pm
by Gary30
'Serious' race belts are usually 3in wide, or 75mm, so scaling it down by 24, you end up with 3mm as Paul quite rightly suggests.