Narrow masking tape source?

SuperDave Fri Apr 20, 2012 8:57 am

I'm finding it extremely difficult to find masking tape narrower than 1/2" to do trim work on several project planes. I've tried slicing my own from a roll of 1/2" using a #11 Exacto blade but the result is not satisfactory for a number of reasons. I've also "searched" art and craft supply stores but 1/2" is as narrow as can be found.

I'16" or 1/8" would be ideal. Any suggestions where I might obtain narrow masking tape?

Thank you for your responses.

nitroairplane Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:01 am

I use the Tamiya stuff.
They have great model finishing products.
Here is a UK link although Tamiya sell their stuff all around the world so it should not be too hard to get in the US.
http://www.modelsport.co.uk/tamiya-10mm-masking-tape/rc-car-products/1904

crankbndr Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:07 am

I get mine from Tower Hobbies
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXK251&P=0

fit90 Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:14 am

Try an automotive finishing store. Most automotive paint supply stores will carry really flexible tapes in a wide variety of sizes.

SuperDave Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:18 am

PERFECT!

Thanks for the suggestions guys! I'll go with Tower because I have an established account there.

I note that the tape streches which if GREAT for my purposes!

PV Pilot Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:58 am

fit90 wrote:Try an automotive finishing store. Most automotive paint supply stores will carry really flexible tapes in a wide variety of sizes.

+1

You can get some really narrow pinstriping mask tape from a Auto paint store and thats where I got mine from. Picked up some 1/32 tape and a couple sized up from that.

**RknRusty** Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:31 am

I get a monthly catalog from Tower ever since I bought some wood from them. Reading it depresses me as they act like 1/2A and C/L do not even exist.

SuperDave Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:47 am

Rusty:

I'm no fan of Tower either for that very reason but I do find their vast selection of generic modeling supplies impressive and sometimes appealing.

Tower is the "front" for Hobbico which is a vast consolidation of interests focused more on profitabilty than meeting consumer interests like ours. Fortunatly there are other small suppliers that are appealing to us on the fringe.

**Cribbs74** Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:50 pm

Super Dave!

Head down to Hobby Lobby if you have one.

Lot's of real narrow masking tape in the art section. We'll it's mean't for other purposes but, acts as masking tape nonetheless.

SuperDave Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:51 pm

Ron:

There is no Hobby Lobby in these parts that is accessible to me. There is a Hobby Town nearby but it is floundering due to a lack of business. He and his cohorts are no fans of anything nitro related either. The stock of merchandise is pretty limited at HT also.

Like the rest of the horde, I find is simpler and more cost effective to shop on-line and have items mailed directlty to my doorstep. With gas at the $4/gal level having my wife drive me around looking for modeling stuff doesn't make much sense either. Sure I pay shipping but I don't pay our state sales tax either.

It's about a wash anyway.

**RknRusty** Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:15 pm

SuperDave wrote:... With gas at the $4/gal level having my wife drive me around looking for modeling stuff doesn't make much sense either...

Haha, that's probably as painful for her as dress shopping is for you.

nitroairplane Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:00 pm

RknRusty wrote:
SuperDave wrote:... With gas at the $4/gal level having my wife drive me around looking for modeling stuff doesn't make much sense either...
Haha, that's probably as painful for her as dress shopping is for you.

4 dollars a gallon quit complaining Smile

For us it's like 1.70 per litre and there are 3,7 or something litres in a gallon.

nitroairplane Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:01 pm

nitroairplane wrote:
RknRusty wrote:
SuperDave wrote:... With gas at the $4/gal level having my wife drive me around looking for modeling stuff doesn't make much sense either...
Haha, that's probably as painful for her as dress shopping is for you.
4 dollars a gallon quit complaining
For us it's like £1.70 per litre and there are 3,7 or something litres in a gallon.

engine049 Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:14 pm

type in 1/8 tape or 1/8 masking in ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-8-1-ROLL-3M-26343-Green-Masking-Tape-233-1-Roll-/110814624977?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item19cd10fcd1&vxp=mtr best result

engine049 Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:18 pm

OOh OOH dave found a better source
This pliable, curve-fitting masking tape is ideal for many painting / applications. This is the Great Planes EZ-Mask Tape. / / FEATURES: This is a flexible masking tape / Stretches to conform to compound curves / Leaves a clean paint line with no bleeding / Colored red / / INCLUDES: One 1/8"" x 36 yard E-Z Mask Tape / / SPECS: Width: 1/8"" (3.17mm) / Length: 36 yards (32.9 meters)

From amazon for http://www.amazon.com/E-Z-Mask-Tape-1-8/dp/B001BHI4FO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1334960194&sr=8-3 2.39

well i dunno if its a better eal
but search amazon and ebay and use "1/8 masking" and 1/8 tape as our keywords then arrange y price low to high and calculate the best deal

SuperDave Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:21 pm

[quote Haha, that's probably as painful for her as dress shopping is for you.[/quote]

Actually Rusty since I like dressing in "drag" I like dress shopping. Wink

sdjjadk Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:51 pm

I got some 3M 1/16 wide masking tape from an automotive paint and body supply shop. It costs about 5 or 6 bucks a roll and it works great for going around curves and there is no bleed through!

Kim Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:24 pm

I also get mine from a Auto Paint Supply Shop in town.

Something you probably already know...it's a REAL good idea to store tape on a flat surface, sandwiched between sheets of wax paper, in a cool, dust-free place. The adhesive along the edges attracts dust, and over time, will also stick to the inner surface of their dispenser box.

Ivanhoe Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:12 am

"With gas at the $4/gal level"

I would be VERY happy if gas here was $4.00 gallon, ours is $2.39 a LITRE, which equates to about $10 a gallon!

Wilf

engine049 Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:09 am

Wow superdave we have something in common Wink

SuperDave Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:16 am

engine049 wrote:Wow superdave we have something in common

Wow 049! You must mean dressing in "drag". I wrote that for the reaction that I knew would soon follow and you are the only one that took the "bait". Hmmmmmmmm......... lol!

PV Pilot Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:49 am

TMI!

Same as kim, my painting tapes are stored dust free as i can get them. Once those edges load with dust and grit,,you get edge bleed when painting. Very important to cover those in a tupperware or ziplock bag.

engine049 Sun Apr 22, 2012 12:30 pm

Green skirts and heels. Mmmmm LOL

Ivanhoe Sun Apr 22, 2012 12:39 pm

engine049 wrote:Green skirts and heels. Mmmmm LOL

I begin to worry.............!

SuperDave Sun May 06, 2012 12:50 pm

I've found that Great Planes 1/8" masking tape bleeds colors quite easily unless the color separation line is first given an application of clear dope applied at full un-thinned consistancy.

When dried the clear dope prevents colored dope from speeping under the tape and causing a mess.

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