What is that res/orange nylon plasticy stuff that I see used for streamers?
I'm Sure the "Plastic Stuff" your thinking about is called "
Surveyor's tape[/B]" comes on 1" wide rolls in a number of colors most common is orange but avaiable at most Home improvement and hardware stores in red,pink,blue and sometimes green. All are very inexpensive, a single roll would last a very long time. This stuff is great for 10.5 to about BT-50 size models. I really do not suggest this stuffs for use in Micro models as it is generally far to stiff and must be split into at least 1/4" or 3/8" wide strips.
Many Estes and other manufactures have used this stuff for years in Streamer recovery BT-5 and BT-20 model kits.
Another option is 2" wide Plastic "
Caution tape" again available at Lowes and Home Depot in 200yd rolls for under 10 bucks. This material is basicly the same thickness as Surveyor's tape so it's great for standard size models and works great on larger diameter models. I've personally used this stuff on BT-60 and BT-70 models in lengths up to 12feet.
Because you ask this question in the micro maxx forum I'll assume you are looking for streamer material for use with our tiny models.
To that end I'll suggest a bunch of different materials but bear this in mind. Almost all these materials will melt badly if exposed to the ejection charge from our MMX motors. Flame Proof wadding is required.
For most Micro size models 1/4" to 1/2" wide strips 9" to 12" long is more then sufficent.
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Space Blankets: Usually 2mil thick. One blanket will make 100's of streamers & Chutes.
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Mylar GiftWrap: Generally 1 to 2mil thick. Party Store and Dollar stores have 2'x3'sheets and rolls.
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Real Fabric Ribbon: Fabric Store Small width 1/4" Ribbon works well with minimum dia. micor models....Needs protective wadding.
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Wide Fabric Ribbon: Fabric Store 3-6" wide ribbons, doesn't hold pleading but works ok in larger Standard Models..Needs wadding.
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Crepe Paper: This stuff is Special as it is already treated with flame retardant. Can tear fairly easily, Burning propellant bits will make holes but can be used AS wadding in addition to being the Streamer
** My Preferred Micro Maxx streamer matersial also serves as permanent wadding as well.**
* Plain old
Plumbers Teflon Sealing tape: White Only, 1/2" or 3/4" wide, Very Cheap. must be Talc Baby Powdered to work well.
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Military Grade PTFE (teflon) Sealing Tape: Comes in muted Red,Orange,Yellow & Green colors. about twice as thick as Plumbers tape making it a bit easier to handle, must also be Talc Baby Powdered before the first fold/rolling and after every other flight.
I buy mine from McMaster-Carr in 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" and 1" wide rolls. Starting at around 2.57/43foot rolls. Cat #44945K11 - K17
I'm sure this material would be available from other sources and perhaps might even be cheaper?
Personally I've fallen in love with this stuff as it eliminates FPwadding completely and generally outlasts the model body.
Hope all this helps.