tape for masking windows whilst spraying..

I use the really cheap and thin cellotape that is generally useless for wrapping parcels and that tends to split diagonally when you peel it off the roll - it's ideal for masking! I pull it off the model at a sharp angle "

Thanks Gregory,

That was what I did with the first coach sides, then I listened to my father's rubbish advice and took it off again....in favour of the afore mentioned masking tape....

I had been using the Scotch stuff, which is not bad as sticky tape goes....

I think what I'll do with regard to the tape causing the sides to flex is to run a strip of shredded paper through the middle as I pull it off the roll, that should reduce the area of tape on plastic... (this will be fine for the insides of the windows where I was experiencing the problems...)

Craig

I had a bottle, but I never got around to trying it as my cheap and nasty cellotape method has worked as well as I've ever needed.

I used to use Maskol a lot, what found helped was if you put a thin strip of paper on the glass (or whatever you wanted masked before you paint the Maskol over it. You can then use the sticking out piece of paper to help peel of the masking ... does that make sense, not sure if I explained myself OK.

It makes plenty of sense - I do much the same with the cellotape.

"Craig Douglas" wrote Can anyone recommend something to mask coach windows when spraying?

Ideas gratefully received!

Craig

Craig, As a modeller for a few years and at times having done it on a commercial basis I have tried many ways and many items.. Sometimes costing more in paint stripper to try again (fortunately most were EFE buses). Anyway, Maskol as suggested is OK subject to what you are doing. Small areas fine... You can also try PVA glue, it's not far from different to the maskol in results except it dries clear. I have since always used Tamiya making tape, a little more than normal masking tape, but comes in various thicknesses and is very adjustable and gives a dam crisp edge to spray painting when done with care.

Hope this helps, most good model shops should stock tamiya or a similar brand..

Andy

Best idea is to disassemble the model and remove the windows - if possible.

"MartinS" wrote Best idea is to disassemble the model and remove the windows - if possible. Martin S.

Er, give us a clue to which ones your refereeing to and will try to suggest something for you. Some early models are easy as they just have acetate as windows, it's when these newer models with the flush glazing come around for repaint it gets a tad harder.

Andy

It was just a general comment, as I didn't know what specific items the OP was referring to. If it is possible to disassemble and remove the windows, that makes it easier to do a repaint. If not, then masking with Tamiya tape or Maskol is the next best thing.

"Craig Douglas" wrote

The masking tape sold by B&Q is surprisingly good, and cheap compared to some "model" products. It can be cut around quite easily to do curved window corners, etc..

- Nigel