Masking

Professional masking products from Tamiya, Mr. Hobby, Microscale, Hasegawa, and Molotow deliver crisp paint lines and complex camouflage patterns without overspray. This collection features precision masking tapes from 1mm to 40mm widths, liquid masking solutions for irregular shapes, masking clay, ultra-fine double-sided tape, and pre-cut masking sheets. Essential for multi-color schemes and competition-quality finishing on scale models. Complement with our Polishing and Hobby Foils collections.

Masking

Professional Masking Solutions for Scale Modeling

Precision masking represents the foundation of professional-quality paint finishes in scale modeling, enabling crisp demarcation lines, complex camouflage patterns, and multi-color schemes that define museum-quality builds. This comprehensive collection from industry leaders Tamiya, Mr. Hobby, Microscale, Hasegawa, and Molotow provides specialized masking products engineered specifically for the unique demands of scale model finishing. Whether creating hard-edge camouflage patterns on World War II aircraft, masking intricate panel lines on modern jets, protecting clear canopy sections during airbrushing, or defining racing stripes on automotive models, these masking tools deliver the control and precision necessary for competition-level results across all modeling scales and subjects.

Precision Masking Tape Systems

The collection features extensive masking tape selections in widths ranging from ultra-fine 1mm for delicate detail work to broad 40mm for large surface coverage. Tamiya masking tapes set the industry standard with their low-tack adhesive formulation that bonds securely during painting yet removes cleanly without lifting underlying paint or leaving residue. Available in 6mm, 10mm, and 18mm standard widths plus specialized 2mm and 3mm fine-line variants, these tapes conform smoothly to curved surfaces and raised panel lines. Tamiya masking tape with plastic sheeting combines tape with attached film for efficient coverage of large areas requiring protection. Mr. Hobby masking tapes in 6mm, 10mm, and 18mm widths offer alternative adhesive characteristics suited to different paint systems and surface preparations. Hasegawa ultra-fine double-sided tapes in 0.5mm and 1.0mm widths enable invisible attachment of photoetch parts, clear components, and delicate assemblies. Tamiya masking sticker sheets with 1mm grid patterns facilitate precise measurement and alignment for geometric camouflage schemes and accurate stripe placement on racing vehicles.

Liquid Masking and Specialty Products

Liquid masking solutions address irregular shapes, complex contours, and areas inaccessible to tape masking. Microscale Micro Mask provides brush-on liquid masking that dries to a peelable film, perfect for canopy frames, wheel wells, and intricate cockpit details where tape application proves impractical. Microscale Liquid Liquitape offers similar functionality with different viscosity characteristics suited to specific applications. Mr. Masking Sol Neo and Mr. Masking Sol R deliver Japanese-engineered liquid masking formulations with enhanced adhesion and clean removal properties. The Molotow 2mm Masking Fluid Marker revolutionizes fine-detail masking with pen-style application, enabling precise masking of rivets, panel lines, and minute details impossible to mask with tape. Mr. Hobby Masking Clay provides reusable putty-like masking material ideal for three-dimensional shapes, engine intakes, and wheel wells. Mr. Hobby Finely Slit Masking Sheets and Round & Triangle masking sheets offer pre-cut patterns for common masking scenarios, accelerating workflow for repetitive tasks. These specialized masking products integrate seamlessly with surface preparation techniques from our Polishing collection and finishing materials from our Hobby Foils collection, creating comprehensive finishing workflows that achieve professional exhibition standards across aviation, naval, armor, and automotive modeling subjects.