What kind of masking tape do you use?

[Modler bob]

About time I started my Seafire, but I want some masking tape.
is there such a thing as..... proper masking tape for plastic models or any old tape?

[Dave Ward]

Bob,
a bit of a selection here: https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/?s=...ct&dgwt_wcas=1
Dave

[Jim R]

Don't use any old masking tape, it is too sticky and can damage paint and leave a residue. I use Tamiya tape in different widths. There are other makes of modelling tape.

[The Smythe Meister]

TAMIYA TAPE all day long for me !
Although if you're looking at a camouflage design that's something a little more intricate try using "White Tac".... Very malleable, easily cut to shape and leaves no residue what so ever
Andy

[Modler bob]

Bob,
a bit of a selection here: https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/?s=...ct&dgwt_wcas=1
Dave

Thanks, Dave, that gives me plenty to browse through :thumb2:

[Modler bob]

TAMIYA TAPE all day long for me !
Although if you're looking at a camouflage design that's something a little more intricate try using "White Tac".... Very malleable, easily cut to shape and leaves no residue what so ever :smiling3:
Andy

Cheers Andy.
Funny how people's tastes differ...
I read that someone doesn't recommend Tamiya after I googled it.:surprised:

[tr1ckey66]

Tamiya tape (kabuki tape) is a good modelling tape, as Andy says. It’s easy to trim with a sharp scalpel and leaves no residue behind. That said I use a variety of masking tapes depending on use, say kabuki for edging and then ordinary masking tape to tape a paper mask to it for bigger areas.
Paul

[Modler bob]

When i decorated my house, I used "FROG GREEN" masking tape, which didn't leave marked edging.
Is there a "Frog Green" tape for modelling do you think?

[Mark1]

I've got some auto bodyshop masking and tamiya tape, I prefer the auto tape, I've found the tamiya doesn't stick to well for me sometimes although I do like the tamiya fine line curve tape.

[Tim Marlow]

Tamiya all day every day. Their yellow kabuki tape is second to none. Sticks well, easily removed, leaves no residue. If you need thinner strips, stick a strip to a square of picture frame glass, then cut to width using a straight edge and number 11 scalpel blade.

[Guest]

Also mainly Tamiya, though I also have some Revell that is pretty decent too.

[Ian M]

Another Tamiya tape user. As with all and any masking the paint should be fully cured and it helps reduce the tackyness of the tape if you pulling between your finger and thumb a couple of times.

[JR]

Only ever used Tamiya, until recently had one from a shop unbranded, looks just like the Tamiya in colour and works ok . Mind I don't do any masking like some on here.

[Scratchbuilder]

For most work I use Tamiya type tape or cut from an A4 sheet of the same material. For camo masking I have a tine of MIG Masking Putty which leaves no residue oil and can be re-used. For general masking for when adding non-slip texture I usually cut thin (0.5mm) lengths to seperate the panels, or for masking my tracks.

[JR]

For most work I use Tamiya type tape or cut from an A4 sheet of the same material. For camo masking I have a tine of MIG Masking Putty which leaves no residue oil and can be re-used. For general masking for when adding non-slip texture I usually cut thin (0.5mm) lengths to seperate the panels, or for masking my tracks.

Where on earth do you you get that from, not that local shop you have to wait out side while Yvonne goes in ?