1:32 Paint Masks For Revell Bf-109 K-4 (#04702) Me 109 Insignia And Canopy

Masks for the insignia and the canopy, Bf 109 K-4, 1:32 scale

Paint masks for the national insignia and for the cockpit glazing of a Bf 109 K-4 model in 1:32 scale. According to the name they are cut for the Revell kit with the manufacturer's part number 04702.

Why spray the insignia rather than stick them on

A sprayed marking lies directly in the finish, so no carrier film shows on it and there is no risk of its silvering on a matte surface once dry. It also takes wear and dirt in the same way as the surrounding paint, which suits the late machines, which tended to be rough and quickly resprayed. The masks for the glazing then save cutting tape directly on a fragile canopy.

The real subject

The Bf 109 K-4 was the last production variant of the German Bf 109 fighter, deployed at the close of the Second World War. Its recognition features are the smooth outlines of the nose and the modified shape of the cockpit cover.

How to use the masks

• The surface under the mask must be smooth, dry, washed and degreased.
• Apply the masks before spraying and press the edges down carefully, so that paint does not creep under them.
• Spray the insignia in several thin coats, otherwise a step will form at the edge.
• Take the mask off shortly after the paint has dried, with a pull at an angle to the surface.
• Fit the inner parts of the insignia according to the manufacturer's list; with multicolor markings the order of the colors matters.

Who they are for

For builders of the large Bf 109 in 1:32 scale who are bothered by the glossy edge of decals. It is an accessory to a kit, not the kit itself.

The kit, paints and glue are not supplied, unless stated otherwise.