slant6 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I was at the hobby shop today and almost bought some premade seatbelts. I have PE buckles and what not that I use all the time. I generally cut strips of masking tape for the belt itself, cause I can paint it and it sticks itself on. It doesnt look all that realistic though. Is there something that I might find around the house or cheap in bulk that would be more realistic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I was at the hobby shop today and almost bought some premade seatbelts. I have PE buckles and what not that I use all the time. I generally cut strips of masking tape for the belt itself, cause I can paint it and it sticks itself on. It doesnt look all that realistic though. Is there something that I might find around the house or cheap in bulk that would be more realistic? I haven't made seat belts for any of my builds yet, so I can offer no personal points of experience. But, from what I've read on this forum, masking tape is one of the two most commonly used materials for making seat belts. The other is cloth medical tape. I'm sure others will be able to post more detailed information or even a link to a tutorial. Hope that helps for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Lead foil. It takes whatever shape you want. It will lay flat with no problem. Real seatbelts don't bow outward from the seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparWoman Jamie Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I was at the hobby shop today and almost bought some premade seatbelts. I have PE buckles and what not that I use all the time. I generally cut strips of masking tape for the belt itself, cause I can paint it and it sticks itself on. It doesnt look all that realistic though. Is there something that I might find around the house or cheap in bulk that would be more realistic? Try this link http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=31030&st=260 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I use every thin masking tape for my seat belts.I buy it at awile surplie auto body paint store. John Pol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I use 1/16" craft ribbon, comes in a boatload of colors, and can be painted as well. The aftermarket seels it as seat belt material, and charges a arm and leg for it. Much cheaper to buy it at a craft store, or the craft section at wally world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 the best thing I found for seat belt material is medical tape made by Johnson & Johnson it has the same threaded nylon look as a real belt and the best thing about it is its cheap and can be colored with Sharpie markers. check out my seatbelt tutorial here at this link. be sure to scroll down a bit http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=31030&st=260 I hope this helps you. Romell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slant6 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 the best thing I found for seat belt material is medical tape made by Johnson & Johnson it has the same threaded nylon look as a real belt and the best thing about it is its cheap and can be colored with Sharpie markers. check out my seatbelt tutorial here at this link. be sure to scroll down a bit http://www.modelcars...ic=31030&st=260 I hope this helps you. Romell Yup, think that'll do the job, thank you. I keep alot of medical tape around...Im a little but of a clutz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmodeler2 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Yup, think that'll do the job, thank you. I keep alot of medical tape around...Im a little but of a clutz. I use I.V. tape or medical tape you can get at Walgreens, and you already have some. Here are the belts in my Cunningham. It looks almost real and this is magnified several times with my camera. It's hard to see the texture with the naked eye. That's a towel it's sitting on. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I seem to have problems with the MCG Seatbelt material, but it won't fit the buckles. Anybody have this problem before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I use 1/16" craft ribbon, comes in a boatload of colors, and can be painted as well. The aftermarket seels it as seat belt material, and charges a arm and leg for it. Much cheaper to buy it at a craft store, or the craft section at wally world. Look at a fabric store (or Michael's or Hobby Lobby) for the type of ribbon known as "grosgrain" (pronounced "grow-grain"), which is a slightly coarse but tight weave, and in miniature, can be very convincing for racing seat belts. Grosgrain ribbon, due to its weave pattern, is also quite flexible, so it can be made to lay down pretty tightly, with a bit of contact glue on the back side. Another source for this type of weave is Dermicil Surgical tape (the stuff used in hospitals, and Dr's offices. Some professional pharmacies sell this stuff, but I've not seen it in Walgreen's or CVS for a long time. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Dermicil Surgical Tape.....good thing I have friends that work in hospitals. I'll see if someone can grab me a roll if the price is within reason. We also have a small hospital pharmacy here in town. Looks like I know what a little bit of next paycheck is going towards. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vypurr59 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I seem to have problems with the MCG Seatbelt material, but it won't fit the buckles. Anybody have this problem before? Yes it does not work with the detail master photo etch, but works with their brand of photo etch harness kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroguy Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I just got this from hobby lobby:the ribbon boutique,1/16" double sided satin ribbon,#176842,24' @ 2.00 a roll... perfect size too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 I did a tutorial on this sight just recently, part of which shows what I use for seatbelt material and also how to make your own buckles. It’s titled ‘Chrome vinyl details from scratch’ in case you’d like to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctmodeler Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 What about plastic shipping strap from a box . That's my thinking never done it before though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 If it is the stuff I'm thinking about, it is way too thick and stiff to make good 1:25 scale belts. Have you ever tried to curve it? It springs back to its original shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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