what do you use for tape when you need to use tape?

[Marzipan]

I don't have any Scotch tape at the moment to help my grandson with a little project using a toy quadcopter (he cut a triangle of thin cardboard, cut out ailerons and a spot to fit the quadcopter into in the hopes it will work as a wing) and because we traced and cut the spot for the copter to fit, we need to secure it somehow, so I was thinking a thin strip of tape up top and one below so it resists popping out of the wing since it's not a tight fit.

so, since I need to get some tape, might as well check if there is something useful for rc aircraft and get some at the same time.

 

[luvmy40]

2" wide clear packaging tape.

3M Blue Painter's Tape

 

[Merv]

+1 on the clear packing tape, it's good stuff.

You might try some CA to attach the wing.

 

[FoamyDM]

I can tell you what I don't use: the Dollar Tree Tape. (At least, I regret it EVERY time)
yes... all of it.

 

[checkerboardflyer]

I found some tape that matches the Flite Test Water Resistant Foam Board pretty well. You have to look twice to see that there's a tape joint. I bought mine at Amazon. And it matches plain old cardboard really well. Comes in different widths. More tips and resources for foam board RC modelers on my blog: https://foamboardflyers.com

 

[Bo123]

I use tape.

 

[Ketchup]

Another +1 on the packing tape. It's probably my most used tape as it's light, smooth, easy to work with, sticky, and actually quite strong for what we do with it. I tape most of my leading edges with it before I do the foldover and if I need any permanent tape it's usually going to be clear packing tape. I sometimes use scotch tape to tack things in place for a bit if needed, but it only ever stays on the plane if I can't get it off when the build is done lol.

 

[Flying Monkey fab]

I'm a big believer in the right tape for the job just like with glue.
When I need lots of strength but not much weight I go with that fiber reenforced packing tape.

 

[nhk750]

+1 on clear packing tape and I use it to repair my other foam planes too as it is invisible and holds it all together...

 

[Marzipan]

necro thread revival!!!

what is this tape that Jason uses for some of his scratch builds? looks like some sort of lightweight fiberglass reinforced tape...

 

[bisco]

hard to see, almost looks like sheetrock tape, which isn't very sticky. 3m makes fiber reinforced packing tape

 

[LitterBug]

I use super thin clear packing tape.

 

[Marzipan]

I like the idea of using something with reinforcement like Josh was...adds some nice structural integrity to the build.

 

[Mehvish99]

Depends on the job! Masking tape for painting, duct tape for quick fixes, electrical tape for wires... What are you trying to tape up? 🤔

 

[Marzipan]

Depends on the job! Masking tape for painting, duct tape for quick fixes, electrical tape for wires... What are you trying to tape up? 🤔

foam from a plane build.

 

[Foamforce]

Weight is very important. Don’t go around using fiber packing tape on everything. I use it on firewalls when I’m using a more powerful motor, like a C pack or above. I use it there because I’ve had the glue and normal packing tape break in that location. I basically don’t use it anywhere else though. I’ve never had normal packing tape break when using it to join the wing halves. I’ve had wings fold or break a few times, but never at the joint. Regular packing tape is very strong and a lot lighter than the fiber tape.