An online retailer has Micro Mask, but it only comes in a 1 oz. bottle, and it says that you cannot use water soluble paints over it, so I don’t know how Tamiya acrylics would react with it. Micro Mask states that you can brush their product on, and then cut out the pattern you want, which sounds like a convenient way to do a cammo paint scheme.
I have used a product called Mold Builder that I got from the craft store, but it has ammonia in it, so it attacked the Future coat I had applied, and ruined the paint job.
I also remember reading a WIP thread somewhere where the person used a liquid mask, and it had an adverse reaction to the paint also, but I do not remember the details of what he used.
Mainly I am looking for a product to mask when doing cammo paint schemes. I have been using silly putty to lay out the pattern, but then going back with tape to complete the masking, and it is a real pain. Every time I do this, I ask myself why I didn’t just choose a scheme that did not require cammo!
I use Tamiya paints exclusively, thinned with alcohol.
Tamiya paints are pretty resilient, and although you can thin them with water, water itself will not rejuvenate them once completely cured - at least I haven’t experienced this. I also wonder if these are true acrylics, or some chemical ingredient is different. I find a number other branded acrylics do not mix well with Tamiya, and will immediately begin to separate or make a gooey mess after stirring.
i’m learning to use Parafilm “M” with somewhat good results(gonna take more practice…) but I normally use Tamia thin tape as my edge and cover that with ‘’'‘blue’ painter’s tape.
Thanks for the feedback . I had not heard of Fasmask, and did not know about liquid friskit. The one hobby shop I have access to had some Micro Mask , by Micro Scale . I bought a bottle and have begun some tests on a CD case . It is not as easy to use as I expected ! I will post back with my results.
I too use Fasmask. It has worked well on all my projects. No complaints. It looks like a slightly thick Elmers glue but is robins egg blue. I believe I paid about $17 for an 16oz bottle three years ago. I found it in the RC section of my local hobby shop, not the model section. Smaller sizes are available but it was the only size the shop had and I had a masking project I was eager to start.
I cannot compare it to others masks as its the only one I have used. It worked like I wanted it to so there was no reason to look for another product.
I’ve never tried using just one coat. I always use 3 coats. More if its a large area. This is just me being overly cautious.
It does come with a brush built into the lid but you will definitely need a few small paint brushes to get into tight areas. Cheap $5 a bag craft brushes work great. Just be sure to clean the Fasmask off with water or the brush will be toasted!