Lancer512 Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 (edited) I found an online-shop in Germany, that sells Scotch 244 masking tape in small quantities: www.alrotec.de Already ordered 3 rolls. However, the european product numbers do not match the US product line. Maybe customer service there does know the equivalent to the european 244 tape? Edited May 9, 2005 by Lancer512 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog1 Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 another option for us North Americans is to check at you local paint supplier, I'm gonna check tomarrow I'll let you know. Charles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Animal Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 I'll go check Color Your World, and some of the other places...and see if I can track down the stuff for us Canucks. Wardog, let us know if you find any for you 'Mercins... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog1 Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 the guy at the small shop says to check bigger paint shops like Sherman Williams etc. He could get it but I'd have to buy the case, and im not Bill Gates so you know :P Charles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Hey Pierre, What is the part number below the bar code? With that # you can do a search at 3M.com. I e-mailed 3M, but I think I phrased the question wrong by using the word "gold" as seen on the German label. Here's my e-mail: Is Scotch 244 gold tape (or equivelant) available in the U.S.? If so, where can it be purchased? Here's their response: We do not recognize that number as a gold tape; we did have a gold heat reflective tape, 848 and 849 which were discontinued in June 1992. This product was divested to another company by the name of Sheldahl Co, located in Northfield, MN they can be reached at 507-663-8000 for a suggested replacement. If you would like to discuss your technical application with a specialist, please contact our Customer Response Center at 1-800-362-3550. - Regards, - 3M Industrial Business Technical Support Center I'll try the 800# tomorrow... :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bails Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Thank you Zactoman, for your willingness to pursue this issue of great tape at a great price. No question about it,in my opinion, the Tamiya stuff is by far the best out there. A much cheaper replacement of the same quality would really be welcome. Thanks again. Bails Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 Hey Pierre,What is the part number below the bar code? With that # you can do a search at 3M.com. ... The bar code number says: 7 610182006320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Holeshot Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 I just did a quick search at Ace Hardware's website, they list a 3m "Scotch® Safe Release™ Masking Tape" The packaging says 'premium grade extra low adhesion'. Maybe this is a suitable US equivalent? Linky linky Curtis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tmf Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Perhaps another alternative: ScotchTM Fine Line Tape #218 as seen at http://www.go2marine.com/frameset.jsp?righ...preview%3Dfalse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 I just got off the phone with the 3m representative. After much checking around, I even sent her here to look at the pictures, she sorta drew a blank. It may be that this tape is produced over there (Europe) and that's why she couldn't get info on it. After describing Tamiya tapes' properties to her, she decided that 218 would be the closest equivelant in the US. I've used 218 and it's not the same. 218 is very low tack, very flexibe and stretchier than Tamiya tape. It is also thcker and more 'plasticky'. I don't like using it myself as it seemed to pull up in areas due just to its low tackiness. I haven't used much Tamiya tape, I'm just returning to the hobby, but it seems a better alternative than 218 to me. Myself, I mostly use the blue fine-line tape (215) and drafting tape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 The thing about Tamiya Tape,that makes it so different and effective (aside from the adhesive they use) is the fact that the tape/ribbon is made of rice paper. This seems to make a world of difference. Paul T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maurizio Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Hi mates, I send to a freind of mine (modeller) the tape photos. He told me that last week he ordered the same masking tape from TESA. It is made of vegetal glue (I don't know in English... the glue is from vegetables, fuits, flowers) . this is the reason for the masking glue. The glue will not remain on the surface since it is not a "chimical" glue. The tape will arrive within a couple of weeks and I let you know. ciao Maurizio Bressan Italy www.ma-files.it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doctorpepper Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 just got back from tokyo... for you guys that's been to tokyo, and tokyu hands, they sell it in there... i bought a few rolls in varying sizes, as low as less than 1 USD to around 5USD. no description, just "3M masking tape"... and looks exactly like tamiya tape Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 I checked the local Home Depot today, but no joy. However, I did pick up some 3M painter's blue tape for "delicate" surfaces. The 3M Blue tape comes in two types, the standard one with "medium" adhesion and the "delicate" version (orange on the cardboard roll center) with "low-medium" adhesion. It's fairly low tack and thin. Not quite Tamiya tape, but it seems pretty good and an acceptable substitute and much better than regular masking tape. I'll probably still use Tamiya for critical things like masking canopies, but for large volume uses like camo patterns, or just attaching parts to a piece of cardboard for spray painting, the 3M stuff seems good enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelman62 Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 i always thought it was from minnesota.. Minnesota Mining and ...sssssomething :) Minnesota, Minning and Mineral . 3M LOL :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company! In case that link doesn't work... 3M was founded in 1902 at the Lake Superior town of Two Harbors, Minn. Five businessmen set out to mine a mineral deposit for grinding-wheel abrasives. But the deposits proved to be of little value, and the new Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co. quickly moved to nearby Duluth to focus on sandpaper products.Years of struggle ensued until the company could master quality production and a supply chain. New investors were attracted to 3M, such as Lucius Ordway, who moved the company to St. Paul in 1910. Early technical and marketing innovations began to produce successes and, in 1916, the company paid its first dividend of 6 cents a share.   * The world's first waterproof sandpaper, which reduced airborne dusts during automobile manufacturing, was developed in the early 1920s.   * A second major milestone occurred in 1925 when Richard G. Drew, a young lab assistant, invented masking tape – an innovative step toward diversification and the first of many Scotch® Pressure-Sensitive Tapes.   * In the following years, technical progress resulted in Scotch® Cellophane Tape for box sealing and soon hundreds of practical uses were discovered.   * In the early 1940s, 3M was diverted into defense materials for World War II, which was followed by new ventures, such as Scotchliteâ„¢ Reflective Sheeting for highway markings, magnetic sound recording tape, filament adhesive tape and the start of 3M's involvement in the graphic arts field with offset printing plates.   * In the 1950s, 3M introduced the Thermo-Faxâ„¢ copying process, Scotchgardâ„¢ Fabric Protector, videotape, Scotch-Briteâ„¢ Cleaning Pads and several new electro-mechanical products.   * Dry-silver microfilm was introduced in the 1960s, along with photographic products, carbonless papers, overhead projection systems, and a rapidly growing health care business of medical and dental products.   * Markets further expanded in the 1970s and 1980s into pharmaceuticals, radiology and energy control.   * In 1980, 3M introduced Post-it® Notes, which created a whole new category in the marketplace and changed people’s communication and organization behavior forever.   * In the 1990s, sales reached the $15 billion mark. 3M continued to develop an array of innovative products, including immune response modifier pharmaceuticals; brightness enhancement films for electronic displays; and flexible circuits used in inkjet printers, cell phones and other electronic devices.   * In 2004, sales topped $20 billion for the first time, with innovative new products contributing significantly to growth. Recent innovations include Post-it® Super Sticky Notes, Scotch® Transparent Duct Tape, optical films for LCD televisions and a new family of Scotch-Brite® Cleaning Products that give consumers the right scrubbing power for a host of cleaning jobs. Wish they would sell the "Gold" tape in the States... :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Hi gang,You all know and appreciate the qualities of Tamiya tape. A friend of mine found out that 3M sells exactly the same kind of tape, in 50m rolls, for far less than Tamiya. You can get it any Do-It-Yourself store. I tried it, and YES, YES, YES it works like a charm :lol: Cheers, Pierre is that available in the US? and under what name? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 is that available in the US? and under what name? ;) Last I checked (6 months ago, see above post), it was not... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 darnit...almost was going to go running with joy around the block...=]p any way to buy some from a Euro company? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pttaa Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 darnit...almost was going to go running with joy around the block... :) ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 darnit...almost was going to go running with joy around the block...=]p any way to buy some from a Euro company? Go up 21 messages. There is a link for the company I ordered it from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlackCat Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Sounds like someone in Europe can make some serious dough importing it to modelers here in NA. Though shipping might be a bit nuts. I find that I can usually re-use tamiya tape a couple times for general masking jobs. Hate to throw all that away for one usage... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkusN Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Sounds like someone in Europe can make some serious dough importing it to modelers here in NA. Hey, he can deal it for Future. Seriously, what you pay here for the "real stuff" is ridiculous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pttaa Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 CHECK THIS OUT: http://www.hillas.com/Products/3M_Masking_...2070_1_X_60.asp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 =0 NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...add to cart, and checkout....=) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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