Has anyone tried shrink tubing for traction tires? I have Bull Frog Snot but the application is hit and miss.
Interesting idea Randy. My only experience is with the small diameter stuff and when it cools, it's hard and is slick, so I'm not sure how well it would work. I'm not sure if the heating and cooling process is uniform throughout its circumference. That would be important, else a driver would be out of round. I guess you could always give it a shot and could then cut it away if things didn't work out.
It varies, bust most of the heat shrink tubing I've used does stay soft when shrunk. I would think the hardest part would be cutting something so narrow to a consistent width. I haven't bought from them yet, but I came across a source for various N-Scale traction tire sizes: https://lovetrainhobbies.com/N-scal...action-tires-lovetrain-hobbies-mm-N-MAIN.html
I recall seeing something about this some years ago on another forum. I can't recall the reason behind it but the conclusion was it was not a good idea. Haven't heard anything about it since nor have I seen anything about Bullfrog Snot which was once ballyhooed as the panacea for traction problems.
I have bought some LoveTrain tires and they are excellent. Be careful shrinking tube onto a driver as you wouldn't want to damage any surrounding plastic with heat. Plastic centers of the drivers, for instance. Bullfrog Snot is OK but it would be better if it were thinner so it would be easier to apply without flying all over the place. Doug
I haven't tried them yet either, but for the price and specification selection available, if the shipping charge is reasonable, I'd say that the ones listed in the link above is a no brainer. Who needs the hassle?
[QUOTE="CSX Robert, haven't bought from them yet, but I came across a source for various N-Scale traction tire sizes: https://lovetrainhobbies.com/N-scal...action-tires-lovetrain-hobbies-mm-N-MAIN.html[/QUOTE] CSX Robert, These tires from Love Train look amazing, big selection, kept in stock, quality control and nice installation video. I am impressed! - Tonkphilip
Shrink tubing does work if you get the correct diameter tubing. I made a pair just for grins while I waited for my Kato tires to get here.
