D0dge Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 OK so I am thinking of options other than masking tape. I've found that sometimes it can be a bit fiddly using tape to mask off an odd shaped area so wanted to look for different options. Has anyone had any success using masking fluid? http://mediacdn.shopatron.com/media/mfg/1535/product_image/66b758720a85c0a90953fc29dcf45995.jpg It essentially looks like liquid latex. Will it effect the underlying acrylic paint coat of the area I am trying to mask out? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201968-masking-fluid/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealSmith Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I've never used it myself, but I've seen the results of folks who've used it to do WWII vehicle camo and it works pretty well. I've never gotten my head around doing things "backwards" yet so that's why I haven't tried it. :) It's made to be put over underlying coats of paint, so I don't think it will be a problem. I haven't seen anyone mention it as a problem. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201968-masking-fluid/#findComment-2406182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquigBait Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Another option to use since you are using acrylic paints would be rubber cement. I have used it to great effect for weathering and wear. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201968-masking-fluid/#findComment-2406277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Joe Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I never knew this stuff existed. I’ve always used micro masking tape or detailing tape etc, this would be great to work with curves (if it does work). This weekend I plan to paint and try this stuff out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201968-masking-fluid/#findComment-2406489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterdyne Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Masking fluid is pretty much liquid latex. It can be useful for irregular shapes, but it is very very difficult to get used to. For most purposes, tamiya masking tape rubbed down with a ballpoint pen or cocktail stick and trimmed with an extremely sharp knife are better bets for hugging detail. Of all the masking tapes I've tried Tamiya is without doubt the best on the market. Do not expect cheap decorator's tape to behave in an even remotely similar way. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201968-masking-fluid/#findComment-2408446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedog Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I've used a similar product for doing aircraft canopies - Maskol (could be a Testors branded one) in the past. It was a purplish colour so it stood out clearly from the other colours you were likely to have used. Takes some getting used to but gives a good result with practice (like anything, really). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201968-masking-fluid/#findComment-2411532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fury Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Another option to consider for masking irregular shapes is blu-tack. Works great and is reusable, although it may be more difficult to apply to very small details then the masking fluid. -Fury Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201968-masking-fluid/#findComment-2412428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Masking fluid is brillaint, but will shrink slightly after a minute or so. Works great for weathering And just add my +1 for Tamiya masking tape. No other masking tape comes close Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201968-masking-fluid/#findComment-2412846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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