F-16 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) I wonder if anyone uses plain old Washi tape? I know it is similar to Tamiya, but would Washi be a good back-up tape? Masking Tapes, Tamiya Vs Washi Tapes review I use Tamiya as my main tape, but wonder if the Washi is good enough as a second choice? Scott CNJC-IPMS Edited February 19, 2021 by F-16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shion Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 There's no "Tamiya Washi tape", Tamiya doesn't have a washi tape plant, they're just rebranding some from washi tape manufacturers. Washi tape was invented by 3M Japan, so if you want some, instead buying MT tapes (different brand, different caracteristics), find a 3M seller and ask him some 243J plus Washi tape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 2/18/2021 at 1:11 AM, shion said: There's no "Tamiya Washi tape", Tamiya doesn't have a washi tape plant, they're just rebranding some from washi tape manufacturers. Washi tape was invented by 3M Japan, so if you want some, instead buying MT tapes (different brand, different caracteristics), find a 3M seller and ask him some 243J plus Washi tape. What is the difference between the MT washi tape and the 243 J plus wahsi tape? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shion Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 MT is a japanese tape brand, they have numerous types of tapes, some washi made. The important part for us, modelers, isn't the washi part of the tape but the strength and durability of the glue on the tape. MT most known washi tapes are made for decoration. 3M 243J are made for paintshops, to mask real cars and to resist high pressure spray, infiltration and chemical thinners. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 16 minutes ago, shion said: MT is a japanese tape brand, they have numerous types of tapes, some washi made. The important part for us, modelers, isn't the washi part of the tape but the strength and durability of the glue on the tape. MT most known washi tapes are made for decoration. 3M 243J are made for paintshops, to mask real cars and to resist high pressure spray, infiltration and chemical thinners. Good info, thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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