so I’m in Hobbycraft stocking up on supplies and get my usual yellow tamiya masking tape but now I see they have white and blue colored tape, so what’s the difference?
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I have blue and white,but they are different widths am I too obvious though?
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I thought it might be due to thickness or adhesive texture?
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Yeah, I’m thinking it’s just to distinguish the different widths
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The white Tamiya tape is made from vinyl and more flexible for compound curves. It also comes in various widths like the standard stuff. I haven’t seen the blue stuff yet.
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As Carlos mentions the white is for doing curves and made of vinyl. I’ve also not seen Tamiya blue tape.
A look at Tamiya’s website show Yellow and White tapes only, NO Blue!
Hobbycraft sell their own brand tape which is blue
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I know with the normal masking tape the purple is usually the low tac so maybe that’s what the colors mean.
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Here ya’ go. HTH…
MASKING TAPE 40MM BLUE (ITEM# 87240)
DESCRIPTION
When painting plastic models or radio control polycarbonate bodies, masking areas where paint is not needed is step one. The 40mm wide tape is thin and very strong where large areas need to be covered. It adheres well to uneven surfaces and it’s ideal when sharp and crisp lines are required. This tape will not absorb paint color, or leave unsightly marks, making it perfect for use with painted or unpainted scale plastic or radio control models.
FEATURES:
- The new adhesive material allows the ease of cutting by scissors. This masking tape can be easily cut by hand as well.
- Item 87063-YELLOW 40mm tape is now discontinued. Replaced by Item 87240-BLUE 40mm tape.
- Width: 40mm, length: 18m.
- Can be used with Tamiya paints.
Cheers!
—mike 
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