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Posted on 24/06/06 20:38:38 |
CamZH
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Lane Marking
Hi Guys, Now that i've got the 4 lanes it's time for some lane markings ! I'm thinking that the standard paint pen is the way to go... One thing i can say for sure, chalk is no good ! Tried it today, and while the marking on the lane is fine it makes a huge mess and the track needs to be cleaned to have the cars run on it again !! Lucky i onld did 1/3 of 1 lane before testing !! Cam |
Posted on 24/06/06 20:46:04 |
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richard
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Re: Lane Marking
Yep, Dave mentioned previously that Paint Pens are the way to go .. !! You'll have to post a progress report on your track!!  _________________  |
Posted on 24/06/06 21:26:14 |
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CamZH
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Re: Lane Marking
yeah, its rather easy to just draw it on 
but chalk is definatly to be avoided !! as for updates, check the optical timing thread ! |
Posted on 24/06/06 22:54:06 |
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Dave in Perth
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Re: Lane Marking
paint pens are a breeze - the only fault is they fade after a few months, but it's just as easy to redo them 
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Posted on 05/07/06 19:28:35 |
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CamZH
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Re: Lane Marking
Went to Bunnings today, and checked out the paint pens... Got, white, blue, red, fluro pink, fluro yellow and fluro green ! And the fluro ones glow under UV 
but the white doesnt 
need a glowing white for disco racing
i wonder if liquid paper glows under UV...
cya, Cam |
Posted on 05/07/06 20:45:07 |
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richard
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Re: Lane Marking
Which Bunnings did you get them from? I've been keeping an eye on the Joondalup one and I haven't seen any come in yet
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Posted on 06/07/06 06:25:40 |
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CamZH
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Re: Lane Marking
Mandurah, the were about $2.70? (on special) the guy said there weren't getting them in again. i'll look at Clarkson tonight and see if they have them. cya, Cam |
Posted on 07/07/06 18:49:46 |
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CamZH
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Re: Lane Marking
Hey Richard, Made it to Clarkson Bunnings today and they have some, but not a great range, Picked up a more conventional sized blue, and a fluro red. Still on the look out for a UV pen... Ideas anyone ? I've been told to look for a security marker, but so far i can only find them on ebay and all of them are OS ! Cam |
Posted on 12/07/06 10:56:55 |
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richard
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Re: Lane Marking
Did a quick Google and found this: http://justwrite.com.au/index.php?cPath=40_81 _________________ |
Posted on 12/07/06 11:04:47 |
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richard
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Re: Lane Marking
Also found this one which is a bit cheaper, and lists the uses for a UV pen: http://www4.tpg.com.au/users/p8king/st3089.htm Enjoy! _________________ |
Posted on 12/07/06 19:17:45 |
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CamZH
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Re: Lane Marking
Needs to be a permanent marker ! But nice try
If i was after a normal uv pen i could get one tomorrow from Jaycar ! |
Posted on 12/07/06 20:27:44 |
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richard
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Re: Lane Marking
Damn 
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Posted on 12/07/06 21:08:10 |
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CamZH
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Re: Lane Marking
http://www.durablesupply.com/dyulma.html This seems to be the best I can find ! but cant be shipped by air
The place does have a great selection of other fluro pens and other wise... |
Posted on 14/07/06 14:27:07 |
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richard
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Re: Lane Marking
Woohoo! Got 9 Paint Pens on eBay for $16 .... _________________ |
Posted on 15/07/06 22:46:36 |
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Chadly
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Re: Lane Marking
hehe, when i painted the lanes on my old 2 lane track i used model paint and model brush. 2 lanes at 50' was tedious enough so don't try 4 with a brush!  |
Posted on 17/07/06 20:28:51 |
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CamZH
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Re: Lane Marking
Nice idea Chad ! But ugh masking ! So I went to Bummings today and bought some fluro spray paint!  |
Posted on 17/07/06 20:31:44 |
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CamZH
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Re: Lane Marking
The camera gets a bit weirded out with the UV light, but the orange and red/pink look different enough ! Also seems that contact adhesive glows under UV. How strange ! But the camera doesnt capture it maybe if i screw with the white balance ?? *shrug* |
Posted on 18/07/06 21:32:25 |
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CamZH
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Re: Lane Marking
i wasnt happy with the translucence of the paint... So today i bought some primer ! wow ! much more vivid ! Anyone fancy coming round on the weekend to help mask up lots of track ?
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Posted on 19/07/06 07:18:32 |
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richard
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Re: Lane Marking
Do Tomy rails come out?  _________________ Speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed Racer |
Posted on 19/07/06 09:28:31 |
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soccerkiddo3
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Re: Lane Marking
They come out real easy. But they don't go back in  |
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