Tamiya 87030 masking tape in its clear dispenser case, yellow roll inside, TAMIYA MASKING TAPE moulded around the arch

Tamiya Masking Tape 6mm Dispenser 87030

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Tamiya 87030 masking tape in its clear dispenser case, yellow roll inside, TAMIYA MASKING TAPE moulded around the arch

Tamiya Masking Tape 6mm Dispenser 87030

$8.40
Sale price  $8.40 Regular price 
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Product overview

Tamiya 87030 combines a 6 mm masking roll with its own dispensing case and cutter. The case controls where each strip is separated, avoiding the rough edges Tamiya gives as the cutter’s purpose. With 18 m supplied, this width gives a relatively narrow band for laying out detailed colour divisions while keeping the cutter ready for the next section.

  • The tape is thin and strongly adhesive
  • It beds down over uneven or textured surfaces without paint seeping underneath
  • A raised step between adjacent colours is less likely to form

Notes · Q & A

How do I get a genuinely sharp paint edge with masking tape?

Press the masking edge down firmly with a clean fingertip or smooth burnishing tool, paying extra attention to panel lines and surface texture. Apply paint in light coats and avoid flooding the boundary, because excess paint is more likely to find a gap.

Straight tape, curve tape, or a masking sheet — which do I need?

Choose straight tape for straight boundaries and flat edges, curve tape when the line must follow a radius without creasing, and a masking sheet for a custom-cut shape. Sheets are particularly useful for canopy panels, irregular camouflage and masks that cannot be formed from a strip. Cut sheet masks on a suitable cutting surface with a fresh blade.

When should I remove the tape, and how do I take it off without lifting the paint?

Remove it once the paint has settled enough not to flow, while it is still recent, unless your paint system requires otherwise; neither maker publishes a universal time. Lift one end, then pull the tape back slowly against itself at a low angle instead of lifting it straight upwards.

What is tape with plastic sheeting for, and how is it different from a masking sheet?

Tape with attached sheeting fixes the masking edge while the wide cover protects everything behind it, making it useful for shielding a larger area. A masking sheet is adhesive across its usable face and is cut into a custom shape for canopies, camouflage or other irregular masks.

How do I know whether a refill fits my dispenser?

A dispenser product includes the case and cutter; a refill is a bare roll for one specified case. Match the manufacturer item number rather than the width alone, because refill widths are not interchangeable between dispenser cases.

Notes · Logistics

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Orders placed before 3pm (Mon–Fri) are dispatched the same day. UK delivery is by Royal Mail 24 Tracked. Free UK delivery on orders over £70. International delivery available via Royal Mail International Tracked or courier.

Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

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Technical specifications

Product details
Brand
Tamiya
Product code
87030
Type
Accessories
Shipping weight
88 g
Barcode
4950344870301
Made in
Japan
Dimensions & contents
Tape width
6 mm
Roll length
18 m
In the box
Dispenser case with tape cutter
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Tamiya Masking Tape 6mm Dispenser 87030

Code (proj)

87030

Ship. weight

88 g

Brand

Tamiya

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