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Modelling => Tips, Tools & Techniques => Topic started by: FAAMAN on June 21, 2019, 07:57:35 AM

Title: New Masking Tape
Post by: FAAMAN on June 21, 2019, 07:57:35 AM
Bought this a while ago available at Bunnings hardware stores across Great Oz for $13.50 a roll  8) 8) 8)
It is esaki quality masking tape, the same (or better) performance than overly expensive Tamiya tape, I've been using it a while and it's great :smiley:
It only needs to be cut to the width you need, brilliant  ;) ;)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48100132851_d8901cecc4_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ghrKHn)FrogTape (https://flic.kr/p/2ghrKHn) by Neil (https://www.flickr.com/photos/45800749@N07/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48100176413_7cefffee4d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ghrYEr)FrogTape2 (https://flic.kr/p/2ghrYEr) by Neil (https://www.flickr.com/photos/45800749@N07/), on Flickr

Bought to you by "Save a Buck" and other good frugal modellers :smiley:
FAA 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: New Masking Tape
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on June 21, 2019, 11:47:52 AM
I think I have seen this product in a couple of hardware stores around here, the big box stores but have not tried it out yet.  There are several brands of what they describe as "Low Tackiness" tapes in blue, light green/lime, and a light purple colour that are all quite similar in capabilities, I have stocked up on the blue tape as it was priced to appeal to my own frugal character and the other two colours appeared on the shelf later after I had acquired the blue tape.  It does come in several widths which I find to be a good option to have when masking things or just taping the parts together to get a feel for the task ahead.  I think it was Carl/The Big Gimper that called it the "Imagineering Tape" or something like that.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Masking Tape
Post by: Frank3k on June 21, 2019, 11:07:37 PM
I found a similar "low tack" tape in a paint store a while back, that had been described as a Tamiya tape replacement in rec.,models.scale. It wasn't... it was low tack and would unpeel itself from a flat, horizontal surface.

The best, cheapest true Tamiya equivalent tape (because it is...) I've found is MT Washi masking tape (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKI98B6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Title: Re: New Masking Tape
Post by: Spey Phantom on June 22, 2019, 12:03:51 AM
i recently bought some cheap masking tape on Aliexpress (ive been using that site A LOT lately).
it was about 5 Euro's for 5 roles of tape and the quality is excelent, similar to the Tamiya.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/5Pieces-lot-3mm-50mm-Scale-Models-Gundam-Models-Painting-Cover-Tape-Masking-Tape-And-Tape-Cutter/32895042464.html?spm=a2g0z.10010108.1000001.12.47857cadUCzNC9 (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/5Pieces-lot-3mm-50mm-Scale-Models-Gundam-Models-Painting-Cover-Tape-Masking-Tape-And-Tape-Cutter/32895042464.html?spm=a2g0z.10010108.1000001.12.47857cadUCzNC9)

a small tip, stay away from the Jammydog tape, ive used these on my electra, NEVER AGAIN!
Title: Re: New Masking Tape
Post by: Brian da Basher on June 22, 2019, 03:01:26 AM
<snip>
The best, cheapest true Tamiya equivalent tape (because it is...) I've found is MT Washi masking tape (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DKI98B6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Can confirm, I've used this stuff and it's quite good and very inexpensive.

One tip, de-tack it a bit before applying. It's a bit stickier than Tamiya but this could be due to my place being hot (of course, I'm here - hey-o!). Still it works great, cuts well with either an Xacto self-amputation tool or scissors and can be re-used.

I got a life-time supply of this stuff for $10 which is less than a couple rolls of kabuki tape when gas is factored in.

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: New Masking Tape
Post by: jcf on June 29, 2019, 02:08:34 AM
Run a little water along the edge and it seals, that's the paint block feature.
3M makes a similar product.
Title: Re: New Masking Tape
Post by: jcf on June 29, 2019, 02:12:07 AM
I think I have seen this product in a couple of hardware stores around here, the big box stores but have not tried it out yet.  There are several brands of what they describe as "Low Tackiness" tapes in blue, light green/lime, and a light purple colour that are all quite similar in capabilities, I have stocked up on the blue tape as it was priced to appeal to my own frugal character and the other two colours appeared on the shelf later after I had acquired the blue tape.  It does come in several widths which I find to be a good option to have when masking things or just taping the parts together to get a feel for the task ahead.  I think it was Carl/The Big Gimper that called it the "Imagineering Tape" or something like that.  :smiley:

Be careful with the 3M green coloured tapes, one of them is a very high-tack tape for lacquers,
not modelling lacquers, think auto body or furniture. If you accidentally use it on a model
it lift everything off down to the bare plastic.

 ;D :-X :icon_fsm:
Title: Re: New Masking Tape
Post by: jcf on June 29, 2019, 04:39:38 AM
I've been using this painter's tape from ipg, lower tack than the 3M blue
and it seems to be thinner.

https://itape.com/-/media/files/tds/msk/msk_pt8_tds.pdf
Title: Re: New Masking Tape
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on June 29, 2019, 04:50:41 AM
@Jon/JCF - Thanks for  the clarification.  I have only purchased and used the 3M Blue tape and it was during my shopping trip for the blue tape that I encountered the other tapes of similar purpose.  So far, the blue tape has been reliable for the various imagineering events and the occasional assist in assembly.