Dr. Budzik: That is a really unique masking tool. I bet one could put multicolored bands on prop spinners with this (P-51 57th FG for instance). I bet there are a world of uses for this stuff. Thanks for the tip.
One of the joys of modelling is discovering the unexpected uses of assorted materials without resorting to bespoke products: bottle caps, bits of fuse wire, solvents etc. The classic is the lead foil covering wine bottles, though alas, less in evidence these days. But for a while it worked. When I buy socks there is a pair of tiny flexible cleats that hold the pair together. They can be used on AFVs etc. And so on....
Yes. As a kid, I remember taking the screw tops of toothpaste tubes and cutting them down to make ammo belts from the ridged caps. I feel like a 12 year old modeling master and my mom wondered why there was always toothpaste all over the sink.
And things like this is why I, and you, hit the subscribed button. A thought, would placing a piece of cardboard behind the rubber dam while using a hole punch help.
Wondering if it could be used for masking nose cones where tape is really difficult to get a straight line around a small complex curve. I've not had great success with templates.
Might be interesting to look for the same material, but for non-medical applications. It will be a lot cheaper I suppose. Any ideas what kind of material it really is? I searched online, it's latex-free, so that's not it :)
update: "similar sheets" for dental use can be found on the well known Chinese vendor. I wouldn't want my local dentist to be using those, but for "our purposes", maybe also an option?
Dr. Budzik: That is a really unique masking tool. I bet one could put multicolored bands on prop spinners with this (P-51 57th FG for instance). I bet there are a world of uses for this stuff. Thanks for the tip.
This is dam good 😉
Another great tool for the modellers arsenal, thank you. 🙂
Thanks for the video Paul another excellent one👍🇬🇧
One of the joys of modelling is discovering the unexpected uses of assorted materials without resorting to bespoke products: bottle caps, bits of fuse wire, solvents etc. The classic is the lead foil covering wine bottles, though alas, less in evidence these days. But for a while it worked. When I buy socks there is a pair of tiny flexible cleats that hold the pair together. They can be used on AFVs etc. And so on....
Yes. As a kid, I remember taking the screw tops of toothpaste tubes and cutting them down to make ammo belts from the ridged caps. I feel like a 12 year old modeling master and my mom wondered why there was always toothpaste all over the sink.
Yet another really useful idea. Thank you for sharing Paul.
What a great idea. I do use Laboratory film, "Parafilm" which is good for masking large areas.
Very interesting thing, Thanks for sharing us
I would never have thought of this
Wow! Never seen that trick/tip before, thanks for sharing.
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!! This is an awesome idea!
Great insight strikes again, really appreciated
Nice tip 👍👍👍👍😷
Cool technique. Thanks.
Haha so good this trick.tanks Mr Budzik.
Thank you again Mr. Budzik.
Good info. Thanks
Definitely interesting thanks I'll definitely give it a try out for them occurred sub assemblies
And things like this is why I, and you, hit the subscribed button. A thought, would placing a piece of cardboard behind the rubber dam while using a hole punch help.
Oh this is good.
I wonder if a piece of a rubber glove would do too.
@@IllusionSector it would
Wondering if it could be used for masking nose cones where tape is really difficult to get a straight line around a small complex curve.
I've not had great success with templates.
Interesting and inovative. Could cut latex gloves surve the same purpose if dental material is not available?
They are generally too thin and will more than likely tear.
@@scale-model-workshop To bad. Seems like I can't cheap this one out.
The tough black latex gloves are stronger....
@@paulhargreaves1497 Indeed they are and could work very well.
Might be interesting to look for the same material, but for non-medical applications. It will be a lot cheaper I suppose. Any ideas what kind of material it really is? I searched online, it's latex-free, so that's not it :)
update: "similar sheets" for dental use can be found on the well known Chinese vendor. I wouldn't want my local dentist to be using those, but for "our purposes", maybe also an option?