Can actual Tamiya tape be applied over wing rib locations? Not as a mask but firmly
attached.
Then painted and clear coated.

The texture may cause some difficulty depending on the scale, and making sure that it sticks down over the course of years may be a challenge.

It can be used to define rib tapes though. Put down two strips on either side of the rib and paint on some Mr Surfacer. Once it's dry, pull up the tape to reveal a nicely defined rib tape.

Masking is very time consuming which is only one of the reasons I'm considering taping.
It would also show depth like tape because it is tape.
The edges could possibly be roughed a bit which is authentic,
as would showing some slight texture.

Yes you can use Tamiya tape for doing rib tapes . Start with a gloss surface apply the tape and then seal the surface with more gloss coat . Or you can use Mr.surface 500 or 1000 sprayed on with an airbrush . Once this is fully dried lighty sand the surface with fine or even a scotch brite pad will work just the same . Paint or apply lozenge .




Terri

I'm interested to see how it works out. To cut a consistent width, try taping two #11 blades together with a spacer between them. If it works it'll be a significant trick in the early aviation modeller's toolbox.