jaffa Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Hi guys quick question what's the best way to mask up a lanc after spraying the first camo colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 There's as many ways as there are modellers... I like a combination of Tamiya tape for the edge separation lines and Scotch 'Magic' tape (the frosted stuff) for the infill. I'd use Tamiya for all of it, but it's horrendously expensive here. That method will get you nice hard edges. If you want feathered edges, then you can either use BluTack or paper masks. Or an airbrush and skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffa Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 How would you get the curves with tamiya a tape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 How would you get the curves with tamiya a tape? You "pull" it around the curves, using your thumb to force it into place. The tape is slightly stretchy, enough to do this. It's something that I know how to do, but find it hard to describe. Maybe try YouTube and see if there's a video, either for models or for custom car/bike work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 The narrower the tape the easier it is to get curves in it. We have rolls of 2mm & 3mm wide tape which is useful for this purpose. There are some thinner tapes (down to 0.5mm). but the 2 or 3mm gives you enough room to mask off the rest of the model. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Noble Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 How would you get the curves with tamiya a tape? Put the tape onto a cutting matt and use a steel ruler and a fresh blade to cut it into thinner strips. It will bend easily around tight curves when it's cut thin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) I sometimes use insulation tape - cheaper than Tamiya. As on this recent Lancaster B2 Infilled with Copydex - cheaper than Maskol. [/url] Similar photos on my Lancaster GB from 2013 - using Tamiya http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234933764-airfix-lancaster/ And my Manchester http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234933765-manchester-revell-lanc-with-paragon-conversion/ Edited April 22, 2015 by theplasticsurgeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 When I built my Lanc I used Humbrol Maskol. It turned out quite well in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Blu-tac sausages! Layout the blu-tac to mark the edges of the colours and fill in the bits you need to with tape or Maskol type stuff. The blu-tac has the advantage of being easy to force into nook and crannies, forming a good seal so you don't get annoying bleed through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 When I built my Lanc I used Humbrol Maskol. It turned out quite well in the end. I don't use Maskol because of the mess it makes of paintbrushes do you have any tips? Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) I did mine the Brett Green way , cutting paper the shape of the camo, and sticking it in place with little blobs of blue tack, this way you dont get a dead sharp line which would be more in keeping with the original http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234937354-revell-avro-lancaster-mk-3/?hl=%2Brevell+%2Blancaster Edited January 21, 2015 by Stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I don't use Maskol because of the mess it makes of paintbrushes do you have any tips? Rodders I just used a paintbrush that I did not care too much about, picked off the worst of it with my fingers before it got dry and then soaked it in white spirit like I do with enamel paints. It worked fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenshirt Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) I don't use Maskol because of the mess it makes of paintbrushes do you have any tips?Laquer (cellulose) thinner cleans the brush right up. I have a small paint jar at hand, dip the brush in a couple of times and use a paper towel to pull the Maskol off the brush. Then another dip to clean up the residue. Been using the samebrush for two years. Tim Edited to fix spelling Edited January 26, 2015 by Greenshirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks People Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Possibly too late, but when I built one recently, I used blu-tac and clingfilm, with a smattering of tape for the camo: And then Tamiya tape leavened with paper towel for the demarcation line: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I use white tac as its less oily than blue tac. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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