Petetrucker07 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Im lookin for straps. Where can i buy or does anyone have a good way of making them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladderno1 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37 caddy Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Thanks for the ideas, i knew it had to be something simple. Thats why i like this forum, very creative and knowledgable people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRaymo Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 http://www.kitformservices.com/photoetch.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 OMG, that is awesome, hooks and all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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