discussion Masking.

[Sennbix]

What do you guys on here use for masking without causing damage to existing paintwork? Is Tamiya masking tape low tack?

George.

 

[Geoffers]

I do use Tamiya tape but also have some low tac decorators masking tape for larger areas.
Tamiya isn’t low tack but if you stick it to the back of your hand a couple of times before putting it onto the model it it’s usually enough to reduce the stickiness.

Geoff.

 

[Jim R]

I would also recommend Tamiya tape although there are other brands of tape for modellers which you could try.
It is important to allow the underlying paint to fully cure before masking. Also using a good primer does help to make the paint layer robust.

 

[flyjoe180]

Hi George. I normally use Tamiya tape too, but I also have used Ammo and Vallejo brands. Much of a muchness really. Tamiya tape is more readily available, and you can get them in either dispensers, or as refills.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Washi tape.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Tamiya here too, but I have also used blue tack, magic putty, damp paper, and even marmite, on occasion. Each has its merits and advantages/disadvantages and is suitable for different tasks. By far the most used is Tamiya tape in conjunction with magic putty though. Tamiya is great for straight lines and the putty can be used over the knobbly bits and linking curves…..

 

[pjgtech]

Tamiya tape here, plus a cheaper knock off version, can't remember the name though, but any low tack tape should do...

 

[LeytonO]

I use Tamiya masking tape and sheets, also AK masking sheet which is thinner and less tacky than the Tamiya version.

 

[simontie]

Tamiya tape as mentioned on well cured paint, large areas i use Tamiya to edge around the area and cut up the clear plastic bags that most models come in, over lap the edges and stick ot on, i also use frog tape and decorators masking tape i stick it to the bench a couple of times to make it less tacky, lastly tape and drape is fantastic for large areas i use it for my spray booth great for big areas
Simon