This is an amazing find. Thank you so much. Like you I shudder at the cost of Tamiya tape. I'm ordering some today. Your videos have thought me so much after my 20 year hiatus in modeling. Thanks again!
Will - I love you man! You care so I don't have to! You are my number one go to person for this kind of stuff. I don't have the time (and patience) to run the tests you do. So a big thanks for this (and all the other) tips. But, don't expect a Christmas card from Tamiya this year....
Can't remember how I ended up finding your channel, but I'm sure glad I did! I'm sure you know how one can get lost in the depths of TH-cam. These tips and insights to modeling are very valuable. I'm glad you're willing to share.
I just saw this video a few days ago, and have to thank you for it. Yesterday, Michaels had their washi tape on sale at 40% off, and some clearanced as well. I left a happy camper, lol. Heck, even Walmart and Dollar Tree sell it, too, now. It's everywhere!
I love Tamiya tape. Love it so much that I had purchased a roll of the larger 40mm. Well, after watching this video I decided to double check the 40mm roll. Well, guess what it says on the inside of the tube. That's right...KAMOI TAPE.
At 10:53 I stopped, went to Amazon (GB) and bought two lots of 10 rainbow as they only cost £2.99 each. Awesome catch from 4 years ago, thanks for the upload. :)
I use Washi tape. It's cheap and readily available at Michael's or Hobby Lobby. I haven't had any issues of bleeding or pulling up the paint. And you can get it in many different widths and works almost exactly like tamyia.
Great bit of detective work there Will! Thanks for sharing. Found a 20 roll set on Amazon for $11, and pulled the trigger. A rainbow of funky colored tape is heading my way thanks to you.
That was very informative, thank you. Have you ever used 3M pin-striping tape for masking? I have a huge roll of it and it still is kicking even 4 yrs later; I'm not sure how it w/b w/ those flat colors though.
+will pattison I finally broke down and bought some Tamiya tape for a 1/18 car projects (I'll put them on YT when they are done); it does work better than anything else I've come across!
Glad I watched this...bought some "Washi" crafting tape from Michaels. Works great. Some have clear transparent parts in the design, mmmmm..... Good for cutting canopy masks?
A modeler in a ho scale facebook group who also dabbles in military had metioned this tape years ago. I forgot about it til now. While searching amazon a "recommended" tape showed up "kamoi masking tape kabuki-5" 8 rolls". It looks identical to tamiya tape.
Just found your channel (and subscribed) and love your almost Bob Ross style of delivery - very relaxing. But I wanted to say thanks for this video in particular, as I too swear by Tamiya tape, but literally the moment reached the end of this video I hopped on Amazon and ordered a box of this stuff, for the same price as two rolls of Tamiya tape. Should last me for AGES. I suppose I had better dig out my man-card as well though. LOL.
+will pattison Oh, it's a compliment, that's exactly what I meant - relaxed and conversational, makes me pay attention to what you are saying and take interest. Working through your videos now, watching the primer review with interest as only recently heard about Stynylrez so am watching with interest to see how it is (I'm looking for an easy airbrush primer to replace my beloved Tamiya rattle cans as UK weather means I pretty much get to prime outdoors (which I have to with those cans) maybe two or three days a month!)
Hi Will, I guess I watched this video 6 years too late. I watched this and went straight to Amazon and ordered the Kamoi washi tape, while I waiting for it to arrive, I saw that my wife had 8 rolls of it at the local office supply store.
Hahaha! That was most entertaining and informative, mate! I'll try to find that stuff although I don't use masking tape very often. Maybe I'll do then, 'cause it's sooooo low budget! :D Jens
I decided to rid myself of my toxic masculinity and order the “All Girls Favorites” Candygirl Washi Tape because 30 rolls were only $6.99 on Amazon, but then I noticed it wasn’t made by Kamoi Kakoshi, so I ordered the 7mm wide 20 roll set for $13.99 (same as yours but not as wide). My wife is much happier with this decision as well, she likes my toxicity, and she said would divorce me if I ever thought of doing something like that again.
Interesting video, seems like a lot of research for masking tape but if it means I can buy more kits I'm in. Thanks for taking the time to look this stuff up
Good grief! I wish I would have seen this a year ago. I came to the same conclusion after my more limited investigation. I ordered even cheaper "washi" tape from China and was pleasantly surprised by its usefulness. Now, I wonder if your genuine Kamoi branded tape is superior. I guess there's only one way to find out. :-?
just watched the video. straight on the interwebs and bought the same goofy coloured set you showed! cheers pal you star as I've been getting irritated with Frog tape 'delicate surface' too!!
My kids have brought me back to modelling. Last kit I made was 1985. Your channel is fantastic for tips n trix. They sell this funky tape in kmart in Australia. 2buks for a packet. Cheers dude
And I just bought a load of Tamiya tape. Well, I am going to order some of this to go with it. Thank you for sharing this. Also, the comments people left are good info. Another good video!
Masterpiece Models website is advertising "rice paper tapes".....wonder if the same thing? On another comparison video, it showed the edge quality differences. Tamiya came out on top of that one.
Man, I just found this out! Our goddamn cat came running through the house with this tiny tape roll it hos mouth. I picked it up, and lo and behold, it was just like Tamiya tape! I said "where the hell did you get this?" To my aghast, she said "it's 'Washi' tape." I asked "must be really expensive, huh?" She said "nope, it's real cheap at any Michaels, any woman knows that!" I felt like a dumb-ass.
The washi tape was an excellent find. Found myself a webshop close by that sells the stuff (in the most crazy patterns I might add) and got myself 4 rolls for about 10 euro. Works like charm sofar (pretty much like Tamiya tape) If all keeps working out the way it does now, I know where I'll get my 'refills' when it comes to masking tape.
Man, thanks for the video and doing the research. I just went to Amazon and purchased a bunch along with dispensers. I go through tape like crazy so it gey expensive quick using Tamiya tape. Great content as always.
interesting video. My Tamiya tape says “Kamoi Tape”, so its no more a secret... Here in Germany we can get Tamiya masking tape directly from Japan for 0,75 US dollars (the 6mm version) or 2 US dollars for the 40 mm version. Shipping costs are around 5 us dollars. When i buy a kit online i order some tape to save shipping costs... i buy online in plaza japan btw...
I guess U have never used the 40mm tamiya tape..? It is made by Kamoi just FYI. Also all tamiya tape is rice paper based but the varieties under 40mm are a much thicker variety than you can find most washi tapes. Unlike the washi you are showing the only down side is the flexibility you loose compared to tamiya's (not including 40mm) I suggest buying supplies at hobbysearch.com I was shocked you pay $7-$5 a roll ahhhh that's crazy! Shouldn't pay more than $1.40 for tamiya tape and you don't have to loose the flexibility of the material.
If you look inside the 40mm tape roll you can read Kamoi Tape all over, the same kind of tape sold by Kamoi Kakoshi branded MT Washi Tape. Excellent investigation, thanks for sharing. ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71R-yzdWgzL._SX466_.jpg
Brilliant mate...just got myself some washi tape, same one as yourself for £4.99 if this stuff is as good as tamiya tape i'll be a very happy man. Didn't really want the gold Glitter one, but for £1.79 for 10 metres, couldn't give a **** what colour it is.....You should get yourself a job at the C.I.A....counter intelligence department lol
This is an amazing find. Thank you so much. Like you I shudder at the cost of Tamiya tape. I'm ordering some today. Your videos have thought me so much after my 20 year hiatus in modeling. Thanks again!
Great video. Would love to hear if they held up in quality now 4 years later. :)
Will - I love you man! You care so I don't have to! You are my number one go to person for this kind of stuff. I don't have the time (and patience) to run the tests you do. So a big thanks for this (and all the other) tips. But, don't expect a Christmas card from Tamiya this year....
Can't remember how I ended up finding your channel, but I'm sure glad I did! I'm sure you know how one can get lost in the depths of TH-cam. These tips and insights to modeling are very valuable. I'm glad you're willing to share.
I just saw this video a few days ago, and have to thank you for it. Yesterday, Michaels had their washi tape on sale at 40% off, and some clearanced as well. I left a happy camper, lol. Heck, even Walmart and Dollar Tree sell it, too, now. It's everywhere!
I love Tamiya tape. Love it so much that I had purchased a roll of the larger 40mm. Well, after watching this video I decided to double check the 40mm roll. Well, guess what it says on the inside of the tube. That's right...KAMOI TAPE.
How has no one mentioned the cameo by your old man? Haha cheers, thank you very much for the information
At 10:53 I stopped, went to Amazon (GB) and bought two lots of 10 rainbow as they only cost £2.99 each. Awesome catch from 4 years ago, thanks for the upload. :)
they also do a set of 20 THINNER tapes of the same spec for those smaller needs, unless you just want to cut down the others of course!
Outstanding heads up Will ! And Thanks for all your videos , learned a lot from them ! Hope you and your family are well ! Take care, Tony
I use Washi tape. It's cheap and readily available at Michael's or Hobby Lobby. I haven't had any issues of bleeding or pulling up the paint. And you can get it in many different widths and works almost exactly like tamyia.
Great bit of detective work there Will! Thanks for sharing. Found a 20 roll set on Amazon for $11, and pulled the trigger. A rainbow of funky colored tape is heading my way thanks to you.
That was very informative, thank you. Have you ever used 3M pin-striping tape for masking? I have a huge roll of it and it still is kicking even 4 yrs later; I'm not sure how it w/b w/ those flat colors though.
+Pedal2Metal yessir, i use it. It's great stuff but as you probably know, the adhesive is very strong and it has to be removed with great care.
+will pattison Yea, I agree; I might be ordering some of Komia tape for sure.
+will pattison I finally broke down and bought some Tamiya tape for a 1/18 car projects (I'll put them on YT when they are done); it does work better than anything else I've come across!
Glad I watched this...bought some "Washi" crafting tape from Michaels. Works great. Some have clear transparent parts in the design, mmmmm..... Good for cutting canopy masks?
A modeler in a ho scale facebook group who also dabbles in military had metioned this tape years ago. I forgot about it til now. While searching amazon a "recommended" tape showed up "kamoi masking tape kabuki-5" 8 rolls". It looks identical to tamiya tape.
Hey Will, have you ever used the 3M 06525 Precision Masking tape?
Never have. It looks good but a little more spendy than others.
I just picked up some -- as a 1/72 guy it seems like it'd be perfect for masking D-Day stripes, since it scales up exactly to 18" in 1/72.
i shall have to take a look and see if i can find some, would that have been pops pattison wandering in and out during the vid?
Just found your channel (and subscribed) and love your almost Bob Ross style of delivery - very relaxing. But I wanted to say thanks for this video in particular, as I too swear by Tamiya tape, but literally the moment reached the end of this video I hopped on Amazon and ordered a box of this stuff, for the same price as two rolls of Tamiya tape. Should last me for AGES. I suppose I had better dig out my man-card as well though. LOL.
+Modelmaking Guru damn...bob ross? well, heh...i 'll take it! i just try to keep it real and conversational and i'm glad you dig it. :)
+will pattison Oh, it's a compliment, that's exactly what I meant - relaxed and conversational, makes me pay attention to what you are saying and take interest. Working through your videos now, watching the primer review with interest as only recently heard about Stynylrez so am watching with interest to see how it is (I'm looking for an easy airbrush primer to replace my beloved Tamiya rattle cans as UK weather means I pretty much get to prime outdoors (which I have to with those cans) maybe two or three days a month!)
+Modelmaking Guru cool! i think you'll like everything about stynlrez except saying the name. ;)
Yeah, that name is not maybe the best ^_^
Hi Will, I guess I watched this video 6 years too late. I watched this and went straight to Amazon and ordered the Kamoi washi tape, while I waiting for it to arrive, I saw that my wife had 8 rolls of it at the local office supply store.
Hahaha! That was most entertaining and informative, mate! I'll try to find that stuff although I don't use masking tape very often. Maybe I'll do then, 'cause it's sooooo low budget! :D Jens
For someone on a strict budget this tip is a godsend thank you
I decided to rid myself of my toxic masculinity and order the “All Girls Favorites” Candygirl Washi Tape because 30 rolls were only $6.99 on Amazon, but then I noticed it wasn’t made by Kamoi Kakoshi, so I ordered the 7mm wide 20 roll set for $13.99 (same as yours but not as wide). My wife is much happier with this decision as well, she likes my toxicity, and she said would divorce me if I ever thought of doing something like that again.
8:52 Stan Lee spotted.
I knew you were secretly a super hero.
Interesting video, seems like a lot of research for masking tape but if it means I can buy more kits I'm in. Thanks for taking the time to look this stuff up
Good grief! I wish I would have seen this a year ago. I came to the same conclusion after my more limited investigation. I ordered even cheaper "washi" tape from China and was pleasantly surprised by its usefulness.
Now, I wonder if your genuine Kamoi branded tape is superior. I guess there's only one way to find out. :-?
just watched the video. straight on the interwebs and bought the same goofy coloured set you showed! cheers pal you star as I've been getting irritated with Frog tape 'delicate surface' too!!
My kids have brought me back to modelling. Last kit I made was 1985. Your channel is fantastic for tips n trix. They sell this funky tape in kmart in Australia. 2buks for a packet. Cheers dude
Coops WA II
And I just bought a load of Tamiya tape. Well, I am going to order some of this to go with it. Thank you for sharing this. Also, the comments people left are good info. Another good video!
Thanks for the info, I have seen this tape in hobby lobby, my wife does card making and such, I will be getting some and trying it, Tom
Excellent detective work Will.. Now I really want some pink rice paper masking tape!
Masterpiece Models website is advertising "rice paper tapes".....wonder if the same thing? On another comparison video, it showed the edge quality differences. Tamiya came out on top of that one.
Thanks Will for the info Going to buy a couple of boxes
I hope Amazon gives you a kickback Will!! I just ordered two sets. The 10mm and the wider one that comes in the 10 pack.
Man, I just found this out! Our goddamn cat came running through the house with this tiny tape roll it hos mouth. I picked it up, and lo and behold, it was just like Tamiya tape! I said "where the hell did you get this?" To my aghast, she said "it's 'Washi' tape." I asked "must be really expensive, huh?" She said "nope, it's real cheap at any Michaels, any woman knows that!" I felt like a dumb-ass.
This was incredibly helpful and very informative.
...this guy is amazing , love your comments, smart, informative all around smart, please keep them coming...
Great tip and video Will, thank you so much for this excellent info.
MT Masking Tape - Kamoi Paper "Washi" Adhesive tape 9:32
Great tutorial! Ordered myself a box of ten today.
Thanks for the cost savings detective work...will check this out next time I have to stock up on tape! Cheers 👍😃
Great work and information, thanks for your videos!
The washi tape was an excellent find. Found myself a webshop close by that sells the stuff (in the most crazy patterns I might add) and got myself 4 rolls for about 10 euro. Works like charm sofar (pretty much like Tamiya tape) If all keeps working out the way it does now, I know where I'll get my 'refills' when it comes to masking tape.
Great work Detective Will. Thanks for the info.
Always good to learn something new every day. Thanks for learnin' me.
Good call on this one,Will.I'm sure this will become my "go to" tape, Cheers,man.
I bought three boxes in 2 different sizes. It's basically the same as Tamiya for a fraction of the price...Huzzah on the tip dude!
3m makes a number of different types of tape that fine line and 2090 are both worth trying
Just ordered some. Brilliant find. Thanks.
Man, thanks for the video and doing the research. I just went to Amazon and purchased a bunch along with dispensers. I go through tape like crazy so it gey expensive quick using Tamiya tape. Great content as always.
It's been six years since this exposé and ninja's have yet to show up at Rancho Pattison.
I took your advise and ordered some Washi. I found 40 rolls for a pretty nice price. Thanks for the tip! I owe you a steak on the grill!
As always, another informative video. Thank you.
Awesome. Looked it up on Amazon different sizes. Thanks.
nice work...your a genius my friend, thanks for the legwork and sharing
+Andy X ha! i dunno about genius, but i'm glad it was useful. ;)
thanks for the info, I am now going to have get myself some
Nice detective work Wil! will be checking that stuff out for sure! Later mate
Got some on Ebay post free from Japan for $30.00 Australian so $3.00 a roll instead of $7.00 saving $40.00
Mate I just found it at guess where? OFFICEWORKS of all places and dirt cheap. Its under WASHI Tape.
interesting video. My Tamiya tape says “Kamoi Tape”, so its no more a secret... Here in Germany we can get Tamiya masking tape directly from Japan for 0,75 US dollars (the 6mm version) or 2 US dollars for the 40 mm version. Shipping costs are around 5 us dollars. When i buy a kit online i order some tape to save shipping costs... i buy online in plaza japan btw...
Great video, thanks for all your efforts. I'm off now to buy some washi tape!!
i assume you have continued to use this tape. it cuts easily? there has been no Ohhhh thats why not to use this moments have occurred?
yup. been through 2 rolls. a bit stickier than tamiya 6 and 18mm but no problems.
Thanks for the info. Very interesting
I was soooo lucky I got my Tamiya tape in 10mm and 3mm with 2 refills for both on sale for $25 for all 6 rolls & the 2 dispensers.
Great video just ordered myself 2 packs Will
Nice one buddy - just found them for £1.22 free shipping to the UK from China ! Much appreciated :)
Googled it, found your video, watched it, bought the same box for the same price, I have subscribed to your channel, thank you 👍🏻
you should try the Fisker hobbie kinfe it adout 5 CAD at Walmart
I put an Olfa blade in the Fiskars knife and I'm very happy with it.
this
thanks for the heads up
I guess U have never used the 40mm tamiya tape..? It is made by Kamoi just FYI.
Also all tamiya tape is rice paper based but the varieties under 40mm are a much thicker variety than you can find most washi tapes. Unlike the washi you are showing the only down side is the flexibility you loose compared to tamiya's (not including 40mm)
I suggest buying supplies at hobbysearch.com I was shocked you pay $7-$5 a roll ahhhh that's crazy! Shouldn't pay more than $1.40 for tamiya tape and you don't have to loose the flexibility of the material.
if you're going to add a URL, you might want to make sure is the correct one! goo.gl/a5rFwj
Thanks for the info.... Just bought one box.
I must try this Bukake-tape some day!! 👍
My wife is Japanese, she is in Japan right now. Guess what...I sent her hunting!!!!
Stupid thumbs up button only works once. Thanks so much for this info!
Thanks for the help, but geez, 12 minutes to explain tape? Would appreciate a summary in the description.
sounds like you should spend the money you save on tape to buy an attention span. or lessons on using the pause button. ;)
You might want to check your profile to see if it's been hacked by my wife. Something she'd say.
lol
Or Buy it from hlj for under 1 USD
I like!! good to know...
RIGHT ON BRO THANK YOU.
Tamiya is watching you. Hehehehehe
Handy info , thanks bud
Brilliant!
Nice work ! Thank you for the detective work.
If you look inside the 40mm tape roll you can read Kamoi Tape all over, the same kind of tape sold by Kamoi Kakoshi branded MT Washi Tape.
Excellent investigation, thanks for sharing. ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71R-yzdWgzL._SX466_.jpg
just ordered from amazon cheers dude
good vid
thank you
Brilliant mate...just got myself some washi tape, same one as yourself for £4.99 if this stuff is as good as tamiya tape i'll be a very happy man. Didn't really want the gold Glitter one, but for £1.79 for 10 metres, couldn't give a **** what colour it is.....You should get yourself a job at the C.I.A....counter intelligence department lol
+Junglelands I think you'll be pleased. And go for the glitter… Everyone needs a little glitter in their life. ;)
i bought a yellow roll from Screwfix! yep,they do it aswell 😄
+SabreDog F86 50 metres -£2.55
Washi Tape Set 5 Rolls Decorative Writable Washi Craft for DIY Scrapbooking Craft Gift Wrapping Tapes (Sunset)
Amazon.com
Ordering my 3 yr supply. 😁
Bukkake tape?
Jman