Dymo Tape

[DeltaVee]

As a result of several testimonials, I went to an office store to get some Dymo tape. Had no idea people were talking about 'labelmaker' tape. But Dymo makes both 'plastic' tape and something that's not labeled as plastic or paper. Can anyone tell me the difference and which they are using for modeling? I would think it's the plastic. I think my main purpose will be for round/cylindrical objects. Thanks.

[JadedMonk]

You're looking for the embossing labels, something like this...

Dymo Embossing Labels

The older tape is more rigid, but even the newer stuff works a champ.

Cheers,

JM

[DeltaVee]

Thanks, is this the fairly stiff plastic or the sort of plasticy paper stuff? In any event, this is cheaper than the stuff I bought at a competing chain.

[Rogviler]

It's the stiff plastic kind you want, the tape that creates a raised letter or number when you make a label, not the kind that just gets printed on. That's why it's called "embossing" tape.

Office Depot also sells a larger pack in different colors which is easier to spot.

-Rog

[DeltaVee]

Thanks for the clarification. The plasticy paper stuff might be fine if you are careful, but for guiding a scriber or even a sharp pencil, the thick embossing tape sounds better. It sounds like the way to go on penciling panels on Trek ship secondary hulls and nacelles. Thanks.

[TER-OR]

You can cut it into thinner strips, too. These can be bent into curves if you're careful.

Also be careful if you have a lot of surface correction, it can pull putty right off the plastic! Best to reduce the tack in those situations. Stick it to your hand and remove.

[DeltaVee]

Thanks. Good to know. Been reading about Dymo for a year or so, while beating myself up for a way to draw or scribe panel lines onto the Enterprise. Finally put the two together and now have a way forward on my Cutaway E.