3M Repositionable Spray?

Yes. So? I used it first to anchor a runner (swatch of carpet) on a hardwood floor, then I got the same idea as you mentioned, cut out a template from newsprint, cut it out, layed it on some cardboard, spritzed it, tried it out, altered it, etc., etc. I did not try re-spritzing it. It works. No big deal.

Thanks Doogs!

I'm not as knowledgable as Tom there so it was a great tip for me!

TomZ2

Yes. So? I used it first to anchor a runner (swatch of carpet) on a hardwood floor, then I got the same idea as you mentioned, cut out a template from newsprint, cut it out, layed it on some cardboard, spritzed it, tried it out, altered it, etc., etc. I did not try re-spritzing it. In works. No big deal.

A simple yes would have sufficed.

I used the stuff for years to mount up work samples for presentations etc, never tried it on models. (BTW, you want to use the stuff outside or in a well-ventilated area, the stuff smells pretty harsh.) I'd try it on a donor model first though, the "repositionable" stuff we used did leave some gummy residue behind.

Doogs, that's a great idea. I have a 1/32 Revell ME-110 b/c that I can't get masks for (out of production), but I can and have downloaded the diagram of the masking sheet. I guess I can adjust the size to the appropriate scale, print it, spray the opposite side and cut them out.

Rob

TomZ2

Yes. So? 

So...it's something I read about in passing, seemed a great idea, and I wanted to see if anybody had any personal experience with the stuff before I went out and forked over for a product I'd have no other use for if it didn't work.

Oh there are all kinds of other un-intended uses, most are of the practical joke variety though...

DoogsATX

TomZ2:

Yes. So? 

So...it's something I read about in passing, seemed a great idea, and I wanted to see if anybody had any personal experience with the stuff before I went out and forked over for a product I'd have no other use for if it didn't work.

While you can/should read & believe the warnings on the can, there’s something I really should’ve mentioned: Do NOT spritz rubbery plastic welcome mats left sitting on an indoor/outdoor carpet! For some reason it stains the [dinkywongo] out of carpet material.

I used it for stencils on T-shirts I airbrushed and it does leave some tack behind even on fabrics.

I would test it on scrap before using it on a good model.

I have been using it for templates forever. But I wouldnt use it directly on a model you would play hell getting off the residue which would probely atack the plastic or painted surface.

Bill

DoogsATX

Anybody ever tried this stuff? I've read that it's basically Post-It Note adhesive in aerosolized form...spray it on something, let it sit for a few minutes, then viola, residue-free removable adhesive. 

Struck me that this stuff could be amazing for masking templates.

Notice that the 3M brand is 3 times the price of the similar Krylon product. What is the big difference?