Where to get 1/25 straps for a flatbed

[Petetrucker07]

Im lookin for straps. Where can i buy or does anyone have a good way of making them?

[Superpeterbilt]

Ive painted zip ties flat yellow and used them before. Theyre a little thick but they get the job done. Ive also seen very small nylon strapping for bracelets and what not at hobby lobby

[Petetrucker07]

Ill have to take a trip over to the hobby lobby, before sunday. Thats where i seen the jewels im using for 4" lights, since being on here ive seen guys using the same 1s. Ive heard of guys using rubber bands too

[Old Albion]

Check out the photo etch parts at Kit Form Services www.kitformservices.com

Look at parts PE63 Ratchet straps.

Edited June 21, 2014 by Old Albion

[hooknladderno1]

Hi Clayton,

For the straps themselves, you could use plastic medical tape. Your local pharmacy should have it. It is clear, but has a texture like webbing. You can paint it with any acrylic paint. The photo etch ratchets mentioned above are also nice! HTH.

David

[37 caddy]

another thing to use is 3M automotive masking tape,it comes in yellow,green and tan colors,it has a similar texture as the real straps do?,stick 2 peices together and cut it to the desired width and there you go,on the end where it is sticky it can be used to hold onto the clips on the ends. Harvey

[Petetrucker07]

Thanks for the ideas, i knew it had to be something simple. Thats why i like this forum, very creative and knowledgable people.

[TRaymo]

Hobby lobby has 1/8" ribbon in multiple colors including a spot on yellow. It scales to 3.125" which is pretty close to a 4" strap. I use that paint one end black and fold it over with a lil super glue so it retains its shape. Then use a piece of small styrene rod as a winch. Best part is a 18ft roll is $1.99

[Petetrucker07]

I was there yesterday. I seen that stuff there and some leather that would work. I picked up a bunch, actually all they had, 3.5mm red and amber jewels. Now i know what im lookin for at HL, i can get it when im ready for it.

Thanks everyone

[BigBad]

Some time ago I built a step deck trailer and used yellow 1/8 inch ribbon I found at Walmart in the hobby department.They sell these in 10 yd rolls.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=70254&hl=%2Bstep+%2Bdeck#entry870437

[chuckyr]

http://www.kitformservices.com/photoetch.html

[Petetrucker07]

OMG, that is awesome, hooks and all