Painted lines on road questions

[Erik W]

What do you folks use for the painted lines on paved roads?  Decals, dry transfers, paint them yourself, etc?

Thanks,
Erik

[DKS]

I use masking tape and newspaper to mask off the lines. I do it all twice, once each for yellow and white lines.



To make double yellow lines that are uniform in width and run parallel, I'll apply three strips of pin-striping tape butted together side by side, then I'll apply regular masking tape along the outsides of the group of three; finally, I'll remove the two pieces of pin-striping tape where the lines will run.

After the masking is all in place, I just spray the area with Refer White or Refer Yellow. I spray very lightly, building up to the desired density, and also vary the density to simulate natural wear.

[Walkercolt]

I'm lazy and use Chart-Pak 1/32" yellow and white tape. Drafting supply stores can still get it.

[wm3798]

When I'm building styrene streets, I start by masking the white lines, then spraying on some yellow.


Then I mask the yellow lines (I use that graphic tape, too... makes nice skinny lines!)
And shoot it with a blend of flat black, grey primer and whatever else is in the cabinet...



Then I hit the sidewalks with grey, let it dry, and voila!


Lee

[up1950s]

I use masking tape and newspaper to mask off the lines. I do it all twice, once each for yellow and white lines.



To make double yellow lines that are uniform in width and run parallel, I'll apply three strips of pin-striping tape butted together side by side, then I'll apply regular masking tape along the outsides of the group of three; finally, I'll remove the two pieces of pin-striping tape where the lines will run.

After the masking is all in place, I just spray the area with Refer White or Refer Yellow. I spray very lightly, building up to the desired density, and also vary the density to simulate natural wear.

Outstanding roads and lines .

[Chris333]

David,
Any videos of this layout?

[DKS]

Outstanding roads and lines .

Thank you!

David,
Any videos of this layout?

I wish!

I know it's on a few tapes somewhere "out there" as several visitors shot it when it was open for the NMRA. Now, how to contact these people...

[Erik W]

David,

Nice!  I think I'll use your technique.

Erik