Tamiya 18mm Masking Tape is a specialized product designed for modelers, crafted for precise masking of areas during painting processes. It is an essential tool in scale modeling, collecting, and wherever achieving sharp and clear color demarcation lines is crucial.
Applications in Modeling
Tamiya 18mm masking tape is used to create clean and even edges between different paint shades. It effectively protects already painted sections of a model from accidental overspray or contamination from subsequent paint layers. It is ideal for masking details, panel lines, aircraft cockpits, or vehicle components.
Key Product Features
Precise Masking: Enables the creation of crisp, even paint lines, essential for a professional model finish.
Surface Protection: Specially formulated adhesive minimizes the risk of lifting previously applied paint or primer when removing the tape.
Clean Removal: Upon removal, the tape leaves no adhesive residue on the model's surface, maintaining its pristine appearance.
Compatibility: The tape is compatible with most hobby paints, including acrylic, enamel, and lacquer paints, as well as various types of primers.
Technical Specifications
Tape Width: 18 mm
Roll Length: 18 m
Material: Durable, flexible, high-density paper, resistant to paint bleed-through.
Adhesive Type: Acrylic adhesive with controlled tack, ensuring stable adherence to surfaces.
Usage Tips
Tamiya masking tape features a strong adhesive, ensuring secure adhesion and preventing paint bleed. To ensure optimal and safe masking, especially on delicate surfaces or freshly applied paint layers, the following practices are recommended:
Applying Primer: Applying an appropriate primer to the model improves paint adhesion and reduces the risk of it lifting with the tape.
Reducing Adhesive Strength: Before applying to the model, you can gently stick and unstick a piece of tape to a clean, less sensitive surface (e.g., your hand, a tabletop) to partially reduce its initial adhesive strength.
Full Paint Drying: Ensure that the previous paint layer is completely dry and cured according to the paint manufacturer's recommendations. This will allow for safe removal of the tape without damaging the painted surface.
Tamiya 18mm Masking Tape is an essential piece of equipment for any modeler, ensuring professional and precise results when painting details and surfaces.