brodders1997 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi all ive been using normal masking tape for quite a while and a lot of people say that tamiya tape is a lot better but how much better is it cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emlra Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Hi allive been using normal masking tape for quite a while and a lot of people say that tamiya tape is a lot better but how much better is it cheers Just no comparison.....thin,flexible follows surfaces well, various widths available, low tac, downside.........pricey Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Pricey??? I get mine of eBay 2x 6mm for £3.95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emlra Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I did say by comparison........look at the price per square metre! Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I did say by comparison........look at the price per square metre! True enough... but you don't have to use Tamiya tape to mask the whole area. I use it to mask the edges and then use Copydex glue as a masking fluid for the large area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Like Enzo I use it mask edges but use ordinary masking tape and kitchen towels to fill gaps. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Tamiya tape is the best tape to use for straight edges, but as said the rest of the area to be masked would be better of using a cheaper tape but careful its not one that rips the paint off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Somebody said before about Micro Masking Tape Low Residue. This is also great My phone is playing up so copy and paste this 360396058046 on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 As the others - cheap if you shop around but only use for local masking. I use post-it notes, cling film, tissue, card and all sorts of other things for general masking Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) My LMS sells the "refills" of 6mm for £2.05, so not really gonna break the bank. OK, so you don't get the dispenser, but I rarely use that anyway, just roll it out onto a cutting mat, cut to size and use it from there. But saying that, I do what Andy says... Use it for detail masking and find allsorts of other stuff (B&Q low tack tape, cling film etc.) for larger areas. EDIT: Just had a quick google about, and found that Relish have the 6mm refills for £1.40. Edited October 13, 2011 by pte1643 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Like Enzo I use it mask edges but use ordinary masking tape and kitchen towels to fill gaps.Andy Can I add that when using ordinary masking tape I don't use any fancy "low tack" type of any kind, just bog standard masking tape. I usually just stick the cut tape to the inside of my hand a couple of times and that reduces the tack enough to allow it to be used on kit. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Somebody said before about Micro Masking Tape Low Residue. This is also greatMy phone is playing up so copy and paste this 360396058046 on ebay Jammydog Tape! Also very highly recommended. If you have a look at their Website you will see that they have lots of different widths. The standard yellow tape is excellent for compound curves and narrow cheatlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 And if anyone wants both, I have the Tamiya tape and refils and the jammydog tape in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Well, I'm convinced now. I've been using generic masking tape out of B&Q but after reading the high praise here I decided to give Tamiya tape a try. I bought a roll yesterday and used it to mask off the edges of the radiator panels on my Dragon Apollo Service Module. I'd already sprayed the whole part with Humbrol Aluminium (from a rattle can) so I used the Tamiya for the edges and a large piece of the B&Q tape to cover the remainder of the part. Then a couple of coats of matt white and another couple of gloss to finish off. A few minutes ago I removed the tape - the edges are perfect. And the tape came off cleanly without lifting any of the paint underneath or leaving sticky residue. I did notice that when I was applying it, the Tamiya tape conformed to the contours underneath far more closely than the B&Q, which obviously helped. So if anybody is still unsure, go for it! You'll be delighted with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Hi allive been using normal masking tape for quite a while and a lot of people say that tamiya tape is a lot better but how much better is it cheers I've returned to modelling after a 20+ years break. Recently I revisited my stash in the loft with a view to digging out a model that had not seen the light of day for all those years. I had got as far as a dry fit up using draughting tape (used for paper in drawing offices). Basically this is common or garden masking tape. Anyway I had forgotten that when I last put this kit away the tape was still in place. Upon removing the tape I found that I have been left with a sticky residue on the plastic that seems most resistant removal. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions about how to remove 20 year old masking tape residue from a kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allyboy Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I've returned to modelling after a 20+ years break. Recently I revisited my stash in the loft with a view to digging out a model that had not seen the light of day for all those years.I had got as far as a dry fit up using draughting tape (used for paper in drawing offices). Basically this is common or garden masking tape. Anyway I had forgotten that when I last put this kit away the tape was still in place. Upon removing the tape I found that I have been left with a sticky residue on the plastic that seems most resistant removal. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions about how to remove 20 year old masking tape residue from a kit? Try Goo Gone. eBay will be your friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaddy Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Try Goo Gone. eBay will be your friend Thanks for the info. I'll head over there right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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