Liquid mask

[Aaron w]

Whats the best liquid mask? And where can I get it in the uk? Cheers

[U1timate PigDog]

I personally really like RCS liquid mask from Jon Miller (rcsgraphicworx) it goes on nicely and peels off a treat.

There are others such as Fasmask which is ok and Bob Dively (incredibly hard to get hold of over here but also heard really good things about)

If I were you I'd get the rcs stuff, either from xfactory (distributor), or order through your local hobby shop or through the rcs website.

:thumbsup:

[jonmiller]

Thanks Piggy D! :thumbsup:


On a side note, I have sold my soul finally and started a facebook page. haha. Feel free to stop by for various offers and news etc

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[eyeayen]

I'll echo what's been said above, top quality mask, best way to do this sort of painting !

@ Jon - Facebook.... you sell out :lol: (said ian shortly after he joined twitter :p)

[jonmiller]

:cry: i know... :lol:

[aaron1974]

I recently used the RCS mask for the first time, I put down 4 coats leaving a day between coats to dry, when I cut the mask last night it started splitting along the cut lines and leaving gaps about .5mm wide... almost like it was stretched, so I have had to peel it off and start again, I washed the shell thoroughly with warm soapy water and dried it with a lint free cloth etc... Is there any reason why it could have done this ?
It has been kept in the house not the shed so it's not frozen at any point or anything daft like that and I gave it a good shake before applying to make sure it was mixed... I'm at a bit of a loss to think what went wrong :confused:

Any thoughts ?

Cheers,
Aaron.

[eyeayen]

I've had that happen with vinyl when as you say it's been stretched but I've never had it with LM.

The fact it's brushed on means it can't be stretched, your brush puts it onto the contours of the body work so I can't see that having done it ?

Normally when I'm cutting it out it's a nightmare to actually see where I've been, never had it split apart.

The only thing was maybe it was a bit thick, I only put 2 or 3 coats on for the water based paint. Even when I used to more on to use it with solvent based it's never done that ?

[jonmiller]

yes, a strange one. i would hazard a guess at it being on there too thick also and one of the underlying layers not being dried properly.

do thinner coats and force dry it on a radiator or hairdryer etc.

[aaron1974]

Thanks guys will try doing thinner layers.... didn't think i'd done them that thick to be honest but will let you know if it works better next time !

Cheers,
Aaron.

[team n.o.m.a.d]

make sure knife is very sharp marra:thumbsup:

[aaron1974]

brand new blade kid ! they don't get much sharper ;)

[U1timate PigDog]

I think your problem maybe with the time you leave between coats (my personal opinion) I think that by leave a days drying time between coats you are creating 4 separate layers (hence they come off seperate and not in one piece) I would recommend laying down a coat, followed by a blow dry with the hairdryer :D until it starts to look dry, then put on your second coat and follow the same procedure for the amount of coats you want. I normally use 3-4 medium coats applied with a brush.

Good luck and let us know how the next try goes, it really is good stuff to use. :thumbsup:

[eyeayen]

I think your problem maybe with the time you leave between coats (my personal opinion) I think that by leave a days drying time between coats you are creating 4 separate layers

Never had a problem doing it that way myself, been using this stuff for over 10 years, always done it like that. I found more problems force drying it rather than letting it dry in it's own time, normally I coat it up and leave it in the airing cupboard to dry out.

[gingapaint]

Sounds to me like it's been too thick, I've seen it very rarely, but it's been when I've absolutely slapped the LM down.
Have used Bob Dively's too and would Definatly prefere the RCS mask. It's easier to use, and A touch tougher, which makes it easier to peel and less fiddly with the very fine details. Love the fact it's tinted too.
4 light coats are plenty btw, and they dry quicker. ;)

[cyclonetog]

Couple of quick Q's :)

If you spray it on do you use the same airbrush you use for painting or one with a bigger nozzle?

How many TC shells can you mask with a 500ml bottle?

Cheers:D