What liquid masking material do you use?

Tools, Techniques, and Reference Materials Painting and airbrushing
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I picked up a bottle at the hobby shop, but it dries really thin, making it extremely difficult and arduous to remove. I don’t know if this is a typical side effect for this kind of product, but I see no other alternative… (these landing gear crevices have got me by the b@llz!! [:(!] )

thanks in advance

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What kind did you get? I’ve been using the Ambroid, and it’s worked out quite well. You have to apply it pretty thick, but I have no problems with it.

demono69

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Yes, Pink Floyd is good…

In the past I have used good old PVA (on canopies) and found that to be really good. It takes a while to dry, but seeing as some of my modeling projects have been going more than 4 years [:I], time isn’t something i worry about much…

Dan

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Do you mean you leave the mask four years long on the model ? I don’t think you should do this.

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I use mold builders liquid latex rubber. It comes in a 16oz jar it will last you for ever. It goes on thick and dries within an hour. I do suggest putting 2 coats on though, sometimes I get little paint streaks if I dont. Its really easy to peel off too.

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if it’s green and it comes in a green bottle yes it is the same one i’ve been (trying) to use. but yeah, i did put a second coat over it and i got better results.

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Heh…I’m still using the white glue/detergent/food coloring mix. Works for me.
Dana

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Dana,

What is the white glue/detergent/food coloring mix?

Steve

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Basically, it’s just white glue, but you add a few drops of dishwashing detergent and any color food coloring to it. The detergent keeps the glue somewhat rubbery and helps it peel from the plastic better. The food coloring just gives it color so you can see it…at least that’s what I’ve been guessing.
Dana

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Dana,

Is the mask still transparent so you can see where to trim it? For that matter, how do you trim it?

Regards,

-Drew

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Trim it? I paint it on with a fine brush and then clean it up with a took pick or q-tip. It pretty much acts like paint.

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Dana,

That makes sense. The reason I’m asking is that I’m working on a 1/72 scale F-4 Phantom, and those canopy rails are really tiny. I tried masking with “magic” Scotch tape, but I had trouble cutting the tape as close to the rails as I’d like. It sounds like some sort of liquid mask is the way to go, and your recipe seems pretty cheap and easy.

Regards,

-Drew