Blue tape for assembly - why.?

[boneyboy007[TK]]

Hi all - newbie from the UK here. If this is a really dumb question I apologies in advance but can anyone tell me why in almost all of the photos of kit assembly projects.. nearly everyone seems to be using blue masking tape to hold things together (along with magnets and clamps which I understand) even though they are not spray painting.?? Why the blue stuff and not the normal cream coloured masking tape.? Is it simply "because that what I have to hand" or am I missing something more technical that this?

 

Cheers

T

[sskunky]

No reason at all. <br>

Maybe blue is more common in the us but you can use any colour you like. I like green. Lol

[humperdingle]

Easier to see against the white armour? Dunno, mate.

[bh0385[501st]]

Probably because the blue painters tape doesn't leave residue and isn't so sticky that you risk pulling up the clear plastic when you take it off. It also makes for a better way to mark lines as it is more visible against the white.

[boneyboy007[TK]]

ahh.. ok cool. thanks for that guys. First cut tomorrow so going through everything tonight in readiness.

[I'm Batman[501st]]

I had no idea either. Here in Australia the blue stuff is the expensive painters stuff. Standard cream coloured tape worked fine for me. It's all I ever use for any of my builds (unless using it to mask paint, then it's rubbish).

 

However, if cost isn't a worry for you go for it.

[Snaps[TK]]

No particular reason I know of. Could be what they picked up and nothing more. Best of luck with your build. Measure multiple times, cut once

[ukswrath[Staff]]

Painters tape, blue or white leaves very little residue. Some armor requires painting so recommending everyone use the same thing is best practice to avoid possible issues.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

I find it is easier to remove and does not leave a sticky residue

[boneyboy007[TK]]

Painters tape, blue or white leaves very little residue. Some armor requires painting so recommending everyone use the same thing is best practice to avoid possible issues.

 

Thanks guys and thanks Tony - just going through your ANOVOS TK build thread as we speak with a fine tooth comb in readiness for tomorrow.

[Daetrin[Admin]]

It's what was in my garage? Seriously, it comes off pretty easy without residue is the main reason.

[Dark PWF[Staff]]

Well, even in the movies, the 501st had blue striping and details on the armor. Screen accuracy and all that. The yellow looks a bit garish in my opinion.

[C0bra_M3nace]

Lol.

 

I used green. No worries!