Mark hi
I understand what you said in you message, personally I buy what I can afford then no matter how things work out I've done my best, I realise that Tamiya maybe the bees knees but it is so bloody expensive & if like me you can't work buying their stuff is generally out of the question. Yes we should support the local shops, but how about them supporting us a little?
Nevermind thanks for your advice
Damon

HI Max

Totally agree that we should support modelling products such as Tamiya, the problem comes on cost! I personally use a mix of Tamiya for the fine stuff and quality tape for large areas.

We must support our local model shops, don't know where you are based, but round Manchester area we have lost almost all our shops, at least 10 in the last few years. Tragic, use them or loose them!!!!!

PS. I would like shares in Tamiya!!!!!!!!

Mark

Still think the Tamiya modelers masking tape is the best for modelers and we should support the producers of modelling stuff. I agree with you that WD 40 is a swine to remove if you want to do a final touch up of paint.
No! I don't have shares in Tamiya.
Happy Modelling
Max

Alan P

Be careful about WD40 or any of the other type of surface oilers/ cleaners some of them contain silicone as a water displacer, its superb for displacing paint.

If your masking tape is leaving residue it is probably out of date, paper absorbs moisture and can leave the glue behind. Good for sticking parcels but not on our precious paintwork.

Vinyl tape is ok but again use it quick, don't by bargain packs of tape, by top quality, 3M etc, or talk to your local car body shop, they might sell you a roll of the tape they use, they might even offer to give you a master class of masking up.

Mine did, thought I was a bit of a nutter at first but showed him my Tug Amsterdam and he was very helpful. Still thought I was a nutter but who cares

Mark

To all three thank you some fantastic suggestions, Commander I'll be visiting my nearest modellers shop tomorrow, if this doesn't work then for the lacquer, I might dry common hair spray & see how that works, but a big thanks for the advice & your time reading my initial message 😀
Damon 😎

One trick to stop paint bleeding.
Put the masking tape on, a quick pass with clear lacquer over the masking tape will seal the edge and stop the paint bleeding under the tape.
One more trick.
If masking tape leaves marks on your gloss paint after you have removed it, use WD40 to remove the residue.

Alan

You method is Ok but you will have to rub down and start again. You should use Tamiya modellers masking tape this will not bleed, most of the ordinary masking tapes from the DIY shop are not suitable for the modeller. Ensure that the first spray is dry before trying to re-mask for the second colour. Do not leave the masking tape on for days between coats as it may stick too well and release some of your paintwork. Also golden rule don't use too much spray; a very sparse coat for the first coat will seal the mask join without any tendency to bleed. As I have said before on this site, I follow up the spray Immediately with a hairdryer in one hand and the spray in the other. Don't get the hairdryer too near the spray or the job. This method dries the spray quickly before any bleed or flies decide they want some of the action; also keeps the dust from settling.
Happy Modelling : Practice make perfect!!!
Cheers
Max

Hi
One tip I learnt when painting two colours is to spray the first colour until it's right, let dry then apply the masking tape. The spray the first colour again so any bleeding doesn't matter. You can then finish the spraying with the second colour. I am sure there are other ways so I will be interested in future response.
All the best
Edward