Where to buy very narrow masking tape?

[compressor man]

Albatros,
I had not thought to look at an artist supply store. The tape that you bought there, was it masking tape or some other type of tape? I guess anything would work as long as it was not very tacky and did not leave residue behind.

[Ian from Doncaster]

I sometimes get micro mask from http://www.little-cars.co.uk/toolsacc.htm (look on detailing and materials).  This looks like the same stuff as jammydog.  I get my EZ Line for rigging there too.

They don't always have stock, but worth asking.  Also the tape weighs bugger all so I guess shipping to the US won't be too much?

[Nigel Jackson]

The latest issue of Windsock (29/5) reviews some micron masking tape produced by Aiza and available from Creative Models in Australia (www.creativemodels.co.au).

It's described as a range of fine-width, pliable masking tapes on reels, and the sample reviewed is 1.00mm wide.

Best wishes
Nigel

[ALBATROS1234]

it was artist grade masking tape. made for masking on any or all types of art projects and is low tack,which makes it work great. kinda expensive if i remember right(maybe $5 to $6) although its a year later plus and i have some left on all 3 rolls i bought.

[Jan K]

Go to some graphic shop and ask them to cut masking tape (I use Hansa Selfadhesive Airbrush Masking Film) on plotter for you, they can  make any width.

[Bribo]

I bought a few rools of the tape from JammyDog, and it works very well.  The other day, I was in Hobby Lobby and found some 1 mm tape in the drafting section.  If you are in the US, give them a look.  I have not tried that tape yet, so I can't vouch for it, but once I do I'll give a report.

[bobs_buckles]

I just used my vinyl cutter to cut a rectangle out of masking film full of 1mm wide x 130mm long strips - came out beautifully. I will post up a picture tomorrow.
I will be offering these for sale in the near future.  A bespoke service will also be available should modellers require different size widths and lengths.
 
Cheers,
Bob

[bobs_buckles]

[Des]

What a bloody good idea Bob, I can see a pretty good market for those especially in all different widths, roughly how many 1.0mm strips are on each card?

Des.

[bobs_buckles]

Hi Des,
 Thanks for the encouraging words 
I counted just shy of 100 strips of tape.

The plus points about this masking film being that it is see-through and very kind to paint... and can be repositioned many times. 

I will work out the cost in the coming days, but rest assured it will be a competitive price point 

Cheers,
1mm Von Buckles

[bobs_buckles]

If anyone is interested I will be selling single sheets of 100 x 1mm x 135mm masking strips for £2.50 per sheet + whatever the shipping cost is to your door. I would think the shipping would be no more than £2 to £3 worldwide via standard airmail.

Need wider than 1mm? No worries! Bob can do it! 

I'm waiting for some masking film to arrive, but please let me know if you're interested.

Cheers,
Masked & Dangerous Von Buckle

[Ian from Doncaster]

I'd be interested Mr Buckles

Will you be doing other sizes too, such as 0.5mm?  What is the material you use, is it suitable only for masking or would it work well enough as a modelling medium in its own right, for rib tapes or manifold wrapping etc?

Thank you

[bobs_buckles]

Hi Ian,
 I'm unsure whether this particular masking material (thin semi clear flexible vinyl) would be suitable for rib tapes or manifold wrapping, but see no reason why it cannot be given a shot 

I think my machine can handle 0.5 but need to run a test before committing to said statement.
If successful I will post a picture up on here to illustrate my delight!

Cheers,

Bob

[Ian from Doncaster]

Thanks Bob..  Enjoy Telford - that is, if you are going!

I am not going but some of my work colleagues will be there...

[bobs_buckles]

Hi Ian,
To my amazement the machine came through with flying colours! 
0.5mm cuts and as true as a true thing 

I'm lovin' it!
Cheers,
Bob Von wrappedintape