Flyer Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Just about to sort out what I need to spray up the Mig 29. I remember seeing somewhere that some are using a foam based tape. Would this be the sort of thing ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUALITY-Soft-Edge-Foam-Masking-Tape-13mm-X-50M-Masking-Low-Tack-Refinishing/252962680287?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49130%26meid%3D8e2615ea24124eb0aa1dd43698405205%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D122006820698%26itm%3D252962680287&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Edited By Flyer on 01/02/2018 15:27:04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I have been told that Tamiya tape is the dogs whatsits for masking. Haven's tried it yet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Timmis Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I agree with Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn44 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I use Tamiya masking tape, very good. It works well, low tack, for easy removal. The tape edges are very straight, & importantly, for painting, free from any undulations, so creating a good paint seal. I use it when building model boats where the straight lines required are often quite difficult to achieve. This tape does the job. Failing that buy a proprietary make of masking tape, rather than two rolls of the pound stuff, Again a noticeable difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete taylor Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Posted by Martyn K on 01/02/2018 16:07:00: I have been told that Tamiya tape is the dogs whatsits for masking. Haven's tried it yet though Another vote for Tamiya tape. If you want a soft edge you can use the airbrush freehand. These were done that way and seem ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Has anyone tried 'no edge' blending masking tape for soft boundaries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Posted by Flyer on 01/02/2018 15:25:21: Just about to sort out what I need to spray up the Mig 29. I remember seeing somewhere that some are using a foam based tape. Would this be the sort of thing ? **LINK** Edited By Flyer on 01/02/2018 15:27:04 That is the one for a soft edge . I used it on a yellow aircraft spitfire and it gave a good effect. It was very expensive at a local car paint factors but its well affordable on the adds you have found. A similar effect can be achieved with ordinary masking tape with the edge lifted but the foam stuff is easier. If you want a sharp edge then Fine line tape is best as you can easily mask tight turns where ordinary masking tape can be difficult on sharp bends . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks guys, very useful input. I used the Tamiya tape on my Skyhawk straight lines, and it was very good. I am hoping to do a tiger pattern with soft edges, so I will give that tape a go. cheers Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 There are loads of tricks Ade, for soft edges that the lads will know, depending on scale But cut card, raised from the desired edge on plasticine Or pipe cleaners, masked to a paper covering the remainder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Edwards 2 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 I played about with soft edges using foam tape and even rolled blu-tac! The results were OK, but then I worked out how much it would cost to do a large model in camo. Holy crap! You need miles of the stuff. I only do hard edges now, and use 3M Vinyl tape. Lovely and bendy, and a tiny fraction of the price of soft edged stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 After agonising over how to go about the camo scheme on my BT Spit and discovering that airbrushing camo free hand is a lot more difficult than the experts will have you believe, I went for a masked hard edge which for a non-competitive sport model is just fine. I found that Tamiya 3mm tape was good and 3M 1/8" vinyl tape (blue) was equally effective and might have even been a bit better at forming tight corners. Edited By Cuban8 on 02/02/2018 08:41:27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKid Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Interesting stuff and some great looking models. I have been enjoying the blu-tac and cling film method for the last few years. It's handy for compound curves and provides a nice fuzzy line mimicking full size paint jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Does the blu-tac not leave an oily residue on the surface Kiwi? Ade - here is Phil Cooke's A4 build thread, where he uses the circular-section foam stuff. Looks pretty neat : http://www.modelflying.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=115393&p=12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Cheers Andy, I knew I'd seen that before. Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison 2 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1. Good masking tape (I've tried lots) - Tamiya is very good, as already suggested, and I also recommend Frog tape - comes in two different degrees of tackiness. I use the yellow one, low tack, buy it at B&Q. 2. A fairly good soft-edge effect can be had using torn (not cut) newspaper: it's fairly crude, soft stuff (red-top tabloids are best!), cheap, easy to do... rgds Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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