drgj Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I asked this in another thread but didn't get an answer. What width of material should I buy for the boiler bands on a 7mm black 5? Thanks Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_yardley Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I use Slaters phosphor bronze pick up strips. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertiedog Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I use 1mm to 1.4mm for 00 bands as per drawings, so double up for O gauge. 1mm is 1inch scale width in 4mm, Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Years ago they used the gummed part of an envelope (showing my age......) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgj Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Ok, thanks for the answers. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethashenden Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I use 1mm to 1.4mm for 00 bands as per drawings, so double up for O gauge. 1mm is 1inch scale width in 4mm, Stephen No, 1 real mm is 3 scale inches. 4mm/ft, 12"/ft, 12/4=3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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