1:35 GAZ 69 A mask (for Bronco)

Masking set for the GAZ-69A, 1:35 scale

This set of masks from Omask is cut to the shape of the glazed areas and the frames of the GAZ-69A off-road car in 1:35 scale. It is not a kit and not an accessory that raises detail: it is a painting aid thanks to which you do not have to mask the glazing with tape and cut the shapes by hand. The masks are stuck onto the clear parts, the area is sprayed together with the body and, once dry, the mask comes off. The cut of the masks follows the Bronco kit.

Use

• Degrease the clear parts before sticking the masks on, ideally in lukewarm soapy water, and let them dry completely
• Lift the mask off the sheet with tweezers or the tip of a scalpel, and do not touch the adhesive side with your fingers
• Lay it in place and press it down with a toothpick or a soft tip, above all around the edge
• Spray in thin coats; a heavy coat of paint tends to build a ridge at the edge of the mask
• Take the mask off while the paint is freshly dry, not after several days

The real subject

The GAZ-69 was a Soviet light all-wheel-drive off-road car, used from the 1950s in civilian and army service and widespread outside the Soviet Union as well. The GAZ-69A version differs from the basic build in the layout of the body and the number of doors, so masking sets for the two versions cannot be swapped. That is why Omask lists masks for both builds separately.

Who the set is for

It will be appreciated by anyone building the GAZ-69A in 1:35 scale who wants sharp transitions between the glazing and the paint without cutting tape. It is especially useful on vehicles with broken-up frames, where masking by hand takes longer than the spraying itself. The set also suits less experienced modelers, as working with ready-made masks is simpler and more reliable than masking blind.

The set contains masks only. The kit, paints and glue are not part of the package.