Tamiya tape: same, but cheaper

[Paul T]

I`m not sure if that`s the same type of tape.It looks to be different.

Hope I`m wrong.

Paul T

[Zactoman]

I'm not sure, but I think thats a low-tack paper tape...

[Paul T]

I think so too Chris.They sell it at a local lumber store.It`s very similar to the blue type.

The one posted by Pierre,and by the description ,should be of a rice paper material,as is Tamiya.

who knows...

Paul T

[AnthonyWan]

=0 NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...add to cart, and checkout....=)

just kidding

[Gene K]

Go up 21 messages. There is a link for the company I ordered it from.

What did you put in the search box to call up the product? How much was shipping?

Thanks,

Gene K

[yeehah1]

21-11-05

Nothing I put in the search engine seemed to work so I went with 3m

after scrolling through numerous pages I found this:

3M BAND 244 MASKING TAPE 19mm

Standard-Abdeckband für sichere Abdeckarbeiten in der Vorbereitungsphase. Leicht gekreppter Papierträger, temperaturbeständig bis 70 Grad C / 1 Stunde.

Artikel-Nr: 0102119

Seems to be the 19mm version mentioned earlier. Couldn't find the 25mm version but htere was a 38mm version too.

However...not having a word of German I am not 100% sure.

Liam

[Lancer512]

What did you put in the search box to call up the product? How much was shipping?

Thanks,

Gene K

For a direct hit, you might want to try "244 Masking Tape".

It says:

3M BAND 244 MASKING TAPE 19mm

Standard masking tape for safe masking during preparation phase. Slightly creped (sp?) base paper.

Resists temperatures of 70C (160 F) for 1 hour.

Item no. 0102119

The 19mm tape is sold as single quantities, and the 38mm tape is only sold in boxes of 24.

Dennis

Edited November 21, 2005 by Lancer512

[Gene K]

For a direct hit, you might want to try "244 Masking Tape".

Thanks Dennis. Was the shipping cost reasonable? Airmail?

Gene K

[Lancer512]

Err... Well, since I am living in Europe, it was not much postage for me.

What you guys could do is get together and get a larger quantity over to the US. Then the postage won't be as much as compared to several smaller packages (not sure about your customs regulations, though).

Edit: I just pretended to order 24 rolls of the 19mm tape to the USA, and shipping was stated with 5.50 Euros (7$US). However, that is what I paid for my package within Germany. Seems like their webstore is not set up for international postage calculation yet. Maybe just send them an e-mail and ask.

Edited November 21, 2005 by Lancer512

[Gene K]

CHECK THIS OUT:

http://www.hillas.com/Products/3M_Masking_...2070_1_X_60.asp

Has anyone tried the 2070?

Gene K

[Paul T]

I`m pretty sure the yellow tape shown is much the same as the blue type. 99.9%....could be wrong.

Somewhere in the description of the tape shown ,it was said to have a crepe finish to it.That ain`t it.But it would be great if it was. :P

Paul T

[habu2]

I just returned from a Sears close-out sale, I spotted rolls of Scotch Professional Grade Masking Tape - Automotive "for sharp, clean edges when you paint, removes easily" The part number is 051131-03430. It's very thin, but doesn't quite look like the Tamiya 'rice paper' tape. A 3/4" x 35 yd roll was USD $9!!!