Montex masks application tip...this works like a dream

[Dave Pratt 17]

Here's what I do for the application of my Montex masks.I cut out small strips of paper and place them around the perimeter of the mask.This doeas a few things...first,it allows you to re-position the mask if your not happy with the first alignment.The masks have a great adhesive and just the bare amount of contact is needed for the masks to be effective.Just pull up on one side or the other of the paper surrounding the mask and it will lift with no fuss and leave no residue.You don't want and don't need to have the whole mask stuck to your model...second,the paper around the mask acts to keep excess paint spray off of your build...third...mix your paint thinner than usual so as to avoid paint from running under the mask via a panel line or contour.Here's some pictures of how the paper on the mask should look.I've done this on the last three builds and it works like a charm and makes using the Montex masks so much easier...give it a try...cheers

[Dave Pratt 17]

more pics...

[Dave Pratt 17]

As you can see in the pics not a lot of the mask actually sticks to the build and the paper around the perimeter allows you to remove the mask with no fuss...you need not fear painting on your markings anymore

[Dave Pratt 17]

Last one of the slogan...it was a bit tougher than doing the crosses but well worth the effort...in this pic,not a decal in sight

[LSP_Kevin 26,588]

Wow, fantastic result Dave! The Montex masks are a bit expensive for me, but I'm keen to try painting markings on using my own masks, so you're tips will still be useful. Thanks!

 

Kev

[ValiantWagon 4]

Dave

 

Many thanks you are a gentleman and a scholar

 

Chris

[Dave Pratt 17]

Chris I had noticed your post about having some Montex masks sets and this will make things much easier for you.Give them a try.You'll be happy you did...cheers

[Dave Pratt 17]

Manu it was finished months back and the build is up on "In the Works" but you'll have to go back a little ways to find it...cheers

[LDSmodeller 212]

Dave,

 

Thanks for the great tip, I have the masks for my Buffalo Build and a SBD5 (later)

 

Question! Masking for the canopy, do you use the same/similar technique?

 

Thanks

 

Alan

[alaninaustria 5,336]

Excellent tip Dave! Thanks for sharing this one with everybody!!

We all benefit from such ideas!

Cheers

Alan

[Brad-M 359]

Looks great Dave. Do they make masks for 1/32 P-47's? I also have a 1/32 Bf-109 G4 that I want to do as well. Are they going to do RAF subjects...Where do you get them?

 

Cheers

Brad

[Dave Pratt 17]

Hi Brad,

The best place in North America is Design & Marketing International.Montex has a few different sets of P-47 masks but they're always coming up with new sets.I also have a bunch of G-4 kits and the best place to have a look is the Montex web site www.montex-mask.com .Yes they do have a few Spitfire mask sets so give them a look...cheers

[LSP_Ray 6,268]

Great tip, Dave!!!

[DrDave 1,352]

i buy my montex from karaya in poland. its extremely cheap and easy. never had a problem. masks there are below 12 bucks

[Brad-M 359]

Hi Brad,

The best place in North America is Design & Marketing International.Montex has a few different sets of P-47 masks but they're always coming up with new sets.I also have a bunch of G-4 kits and the best place to have a look is the Montex web site www.montex-mask.com .Yes they do have a few Spitfire mask sets so give them a look...cheers

 

Thanks Dave, I found them.

 

Cheers

Brad