How to Mask Scale Models with Tape Before Airbrushing - "Airbrushing with Aaron" Episode 8

Here's how to achieve clean lines while airbrush painting scale models.
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A paint job is only as good as its masking. In this episode, Aaron shows you how he masks a scale model with tape before painting or airbrushing. You'll find out how to create straight lines, cut tape properly, and apply it to oddly-shaped nooks and crannies.
You'll be amazed what a clean paint-job can do to improve the look of your finished model.
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[@charlestaylor253]

Tamiya masking tape is the best I've EVER used. I'm 52, and like most model builders my age, began using Scotch Magic tape, (green roller), and photographer's "frisket" tape back in the early '80's through '90's. 😏

[@michaelcooke2559]

Nice tutorial. Every modeler needs these tips either as new information or a refresher. Thanks for sharing.

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Thanks for watching!

[@ColonelRebScaleModels]

Great tutorial. Love the Tamiya tape, from 1mm up to 40mm!!!

[@PlasticImaginationWorkshop]

Thanks Aaron, I'm really digging these tutorial videos. Great information for beginners and even some more "seasoned" modelers. I hope to see more of them, thanks.

[@joeshmoe9978]

Good information 👍

[@richardsimmons6470]

wow really usefully Spent three months trying to get my Amati 1:200 Bismarck scale hull really smooth - its wood. Of course with ships that are Wood you want the planks to show, But Bismarck was welded steel so needed to be smooth Finally got it right Sprayed the Upper hull Sky Grey and the Lower part and Hull Hull Red (All Tamiya Acrylic) masking with no problems WAited a day for ill to dry - Marked it off the same way as the 2 separates above painted the white strip on the water line it all bled!!!!! and it all bleed!!!! ~ I did spray the whole with Humbrol Varnish which is Enamel (Hope this is what made it bleed Its taken me a week to get it right and ive sprayed the Grey now i am spraying the red and note that you build it up along the masking to seal it - Hope this will be OK Then its the White They Dark Grey for the Bow and stern THen some Camouflage as she was after destroying the Hood. Hope its all OK!!!! Thanks great Video From someone who has done it before

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Thanks you!

[@RDPproject]

Enjoy doing the rest of them....lol

[@josephben5338]

So … you remove the tape while the paint is still wet?? 😱😱😱

[@asdf9890]

Yes, otherwise it risks peeling/chipping.