regular masking tape for airbrush

[runic minnow]

Would normal masking tape work? The white one that feels like paper. I want to conceal areas of a mini and airbrush to avoid over spread painting

[midnight pier]

No it isn’t great, it tends to have some leakage in my experience as it isn’t as waterproof

If you are dead set on using it then i suggest airbrushing the same layer again to seal it before doing any other work

So for example if you are airbrushing white on a green base coat, tape it, then do the green again to seal, and then the white

[proven lynx]

Also be warned that regular masking tape might be too sticky, so you risk pulling off paint.

[midnight pier]

I recommend tamiya tape

[runic minnow]

How many mm?

[midnight pier]

Depends on what you are taping! 18mm is a good standard size, smaller for hazard stripes

[torn lantern]

Definitely too sticky and will lift paint. But you can wear off that stickiness by repeatedly sticking and removing it on something like you hand.

[torn lantern]

I e done the same but with Matt varnish which may be easier. But longer drying time.

[runic minnow]

Got some tamiya 18mm coming today

Also a w&n series 7 #2 and brush soap and preserver

[runic minnow]

My first test with tamiya masking tape

[torn lantern]

You may find silly putty is a good solution for that kind of 3d masking.

[runic minnow]

I’ll try it out thx!

[proven lynx]

Or cling film. 🙂

[runic minnow]

Yah I saw that too