1:48 Canopy And Wheels Paint Masks For F-4J Phantom II Rockin Rhino

Paint masks for the canopy and the wheels, F-4J Phantom II, 1:48 scale

Masks for spraying the cockpit glazing and for painting the wheels of the F-4J Phantom II in 1:48 scale. They cover both the clear areas and the tires, so the paint stays exactly where it belongs.

The real subject

The F-4 Phantom II is an American two-seat fighter which served from the 1960s with a number of air arms. The F-4J version is the carrier variant of the US Navy. The cockpit has two separate canopies and a row of frames, so masking takes more time than on a single-seat aircraft.

What the set contains

Masks for the glazing and masks for the wheels. On the wheels they serve to separate the rim from the tire, which is otherwise a job for a brush and a steady hand. The manufacturer gives the exact list and number of pieces. The Rockin Rhino designation in the name refers to a particular finish or boxing of a kit, so compare what you are going to build before you start.

How to use the masks

• Wash and degrease the areas first; on a greasy surface a mask will not hold.
• Apply the masks before spraying, not onto dried paint.
• Press the edges down carefully, so that paint does not creep under them.
• Spray in thin coats; a heavy coat tears when the mask is removed.
• Take the masks off shortly after the paint has dried, with tweezers and a pull at an angle to the surface.

Who they are for

For builders of the Phantom in 1:48 scale who want a clean cockpit and tidy wheels without laborious cutting of tape. It is an accessory to a kit, not the kit itself.

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