Where to buy very narrow masking tape?

[compressor man]

I am unable to find any of the very narrow masking tape that people use on biplane wings to mask the rib tapes. I am wanting something in the range of 1mm or so. The only place I have found it (I am in the US) is Spruebrothers and they seem to be perpetually out of stock. Where do you guys buy this elusive stuff?

Chris

[Procopius]

Hi Chris,

I'm also in the USA, but I've had some success ordering from Jammydog in the UK (http://www.jammydog.com/index.htm); I also bought some micron masking tape from HLJ (http://www.hlj.com/product/AIZ00016), but the shipping, etc. made that a rather more pricey option.

[IanB]

I also use Jammydog.

Ian

[coyotemagic]

I'm in the US as well, but this is where I order mine.
http://www.jadarhobby.pl/aizu-project-m-319.html
Cheers,
Bud

[Jacek]

I use these masking tape. Personally, cut myself it into strips that I need.

[compressor man]

I use these masking tape. Personally, cut myself it into strips that I need.

I had considered cutting my own also but did not know if it were possible to get a consistent width on such a very narrow tape. Would you mind sharing how you do this?

Chris

[RAGIII]

Along a different line, I use Pactra pin striping tape for RC models. Comes on a roll with about 6 different widths the narrowest 2 suitable for rib tapes. I think this is available from Tower Hobbies and perhaps squadron.
RAGIII

[Des]

I also use the Jammydog masking tape, I have a good range of their tape all at a different width, it's good quality tape and reasonably priced.

http://www.jammydog.com/micro_masking_tape.htm

Des.

[uncletony]

I use these masking tape. Personally, cut myself it into strips that I need.

I had considered cutting my own also but did not know if it were possible to get a consistent width on such a very narrow tape. Would you mind sharing how you do this?

Chris

One method is to glue a pair of safety razor blades together (CA or epoxy work).

[compressor man]

I use these masking tape. Personally, cut myself it into strips that I need.

I had considered cutting my own also but did not know if it were possible to get a consistent width on such a very narrow tape. Would you mind sharing how you do this?

Chris

One method is to glue a pair of safety razor blades together (CA or epoxy work).

What a fantastic idea! one could conceivably cut a couple strips at once with this method. Great idea!!

[GAJouette]

  Chris,
Try here my friend. http://www.grafsticktapeandlabel.com/    . This is where I get my tapes for wing tapes and so forth.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[compressor man]

Thanks for all of the help guys. This is certainly a friendly forum!

[mc65]

sorry, I'm a little late...

here the link of the online shop where I find the narrow tape I use, in several measures:

http://www.essebiemme.net/CATALOGO_2013-_DETTAGLIO.pdf

albight not cheap, I find it very useful, being enough sticky to be reused 2/3 times on different spots of a model, but not enough to marry or scrap away the paint underneath.
i.e. I used quite a lot of it on the ribs of my D.III without any trouble..

cheers, p.

[mike in calif]

I marked out mine and cut it with a straightedge. I really like Bos' idea though.

[ALBATROS1234]

you can try an artists supply store locally. this is where i get mine. they have 1/8", 1/16" and 1/32" available the 1/32" is like .7 mm i think. i live in the new orleans area and i get it a david art supply but they also have it at dixie so i assume this is something that most fine art supply stores carry. find out where locals go to get oil paints and canvas supplies and you ought to be able to find some there.