Dhx711 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hey all I'm wondering if anybody has any experience with using the blue painters tape that you find in the paint aisle of any hardware store with the GW paints. I like to use it to make sure I get precision in what I'm doing but if it's going to lift the paint I certainly don't want to risk it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Great question. I use it with airbrushing, but I haven't used it much yet. It's less tacky than the beige masking tape, and it really should be okay, but if anyone's used it on something really delicate I'd love to hear about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilofix Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I used it to paint the green Death Guard band on the side of my Spartan. And, I'm about to use it again (today in fact) to paint my Storm Eagle, etc. I'll take some additional pics to document it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilofix Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Ok just did this in like 15 mins in between replies. Didn't lift the base coat. Slight bleed in the upper right but that's my fault in applying the tape in the first place. And, I realize my use of cardboard cutout to avoid masking further isn't exactly textbook but hey I'm an 'improvise' kind of person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLVW Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 It will work and should not lift the paint. I know that frog tape will not lift the paint at all or silly putty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 That's great! Thanks for cranking that out. I think the concern isn't so much about how to mask or getting it right (I for one think the cardboard trick is really clever) but about whether it damages the treatments on the paint you're applying it to. Of course, you would probably do this before any real weathering and stuff was done... But what if you painted up your tank fully and then decided you wanted a green band later? Would you be nervous about that? EDIT: Frog tape? I'm intrigued. And I'm on record somewhere saying that silly putty is the best masking material known to man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhx711 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Awesome thanks for the help everybody. I really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilofix Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 What I used was 3M Scotch Blue #2080EL. Here's another couple of masking pics (yeah, not exactly precision work I know): And done! IG initial: IG wrapped (I did press the tape up against him): IG unwrapped - seems like a red spot on the tape but models seems otherwise unharmed: I think as long as the underlying paint is dry and you don't leave it on for days it'll be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Oh no! Close the lid on that pink, homie. It's gonna dry out! Phew... Good thing you went to all the trouble of posting up these pics. That would have been a goner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilofix Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Thank you for saving my Pink brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 What can I say? I was a Boy Scout, and I probably always will be. I'm just glad I could save that poor little pot from the bin. *stiff* Brave little feller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLVW Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Frog Tapehttp://i.imgur.com/wGQ3AB8.jpg?1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Incertus Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I was trepidatious about using blue tape to do camo on my Sentinel, but it worked just fine. I only had one bit of paint peeling, but the paint was already weak there in that spot for some reason; I don't really think the blue tape was the cause, since I'm pretty certain the Testors tape I usually use would have done far more damage. I actually quite like the blue tape now (for airbrushing, at least), especially for camo patterns since it's wide and can have patterns cut into it. It didn't leave any residue, although looked like it would, and there was no paint bleed. It is a considerably more "floppy" than Testors tape, though, so for applications where I need sharp, precise edges, I still use the Testors. http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f32/Oat_Action_Man/Sentinel8_zpsa78d9a05.jpg ETA: The blue tape is Scotch/3M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netminder69 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 The way to combat bleed with masking tape: put down the tape and paint over the edge with the color you're masking off. When it dries, it will effectively create a barrier at the edge of the tape. Then you paint the other color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I recently used the blue tape to do a checkered pattern on a storm talon wing, it worked OK (I was painting by hand - not dry brushing). Hardest part was getting the squares to be lined up perfectly. The guy who did the videos for "buy painted" always used blue tape for great effect in his work, its where I got the idea to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fray Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 The way to combat bleed with masking tape: put down the tape and paint over the edge with the color you're masking off. When it dries, it will effectively create a barrier at the edge of the tape. Then you paint the other color. Very helpful tip. Would you say it matters if you use this technique with brush or airbrush / aerosol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Glad to see it works - I may try that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Use Tamiya masking tape. It's better than anything out there and you get zero bleed, and no adhesive residue It's also smaller so better for precision work If you are doing large blocks, use Tamiya masking tapes at the edges and regular in the centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netminder69 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 The way to combat bleed with masking tape: put down the tape and paint over the edge with the color you're masking off. When it dries, it will effectively create a barrier at the edge of the tape. Then you paint the other color. Very helpful tip. Would you say it matters if you use this technique with brush or airbrush / aerosol? I've on,y ever done it with hand brushing, but I suppose airbrushing could work as well if you take care not to overspray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techmarine Harkus Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I have tried blue painters tape but I find it to be rather dear and difficult to crease round tight areas. I use Tamiya 6mm tape when I airbrush: http://www.sunshinecoasttoyshobbies.com.au/images/products/ip002518.jpg I've got no complaints about it lifting paint and it produces a nice controlled sharp edge. For larger areas (to save money) I use this to mask around the edges and then standard white masking tape to cover the in between area. I'd definitely recommend it. It is worth remembering in general that if you ever use an airbrush to create very fine layers (gentle gradients etc) then it's a good idea to varnish it before you apply any sort of masking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJB2K3 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Use Tamiya masking tape. It's better than anything out there and you get zero bleed, and no adhesive residue It's also smaller so better for precision work If you are doing large blocks, use Tamiya masking tapes at the edges and regular in the centre I too use Tamiya and as a point of note, the thin rolls have a handy dispenser and the rolls come in different sizes. I have also used Humbro (SP?) liquid mask and providing the paint doesn't go on to thick, leaves a good edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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