1:48 B-25J The Strafer - TFace Paint Mask Set for Eduard

Eduard 1:48 B-25J The Strafer TFace Paint Mask Set (Eduard)

A set of precisely die-cut masks from Eduard for a model of the B-25J Mitchell bomber in the Strafer version (an attack aircraft with a solid nose) in 1:48 scale. The TFace version means that the masks cover the canopy glazing from both sides, outside and inside, so the frames can be painted outside as well as inside. The masks are made of a fine self-adhesive film (kabuki) that follows the shapes of the windows exactly. It is not a kit but a painting aid.

The real subject

The North American B-25J Mitchell was an American twin-engine medium bomber of the Second World War. The Strafer version with a solid attack nose full of machine guns was used for low-level attacks on ground and shipping targets, especially in the Pacific. The extensive glazing of the cockpit and the nose makes masking one of the more laborious parts of the build.

Usage tips

Lift the masks carefully off the sheet and lay them on clean, degreased glazing. Spray the inner side first (the interior color of the frames), and once the glazing is fitted, the outer side. Press the edges down for a sharp edge with no paint creeping under.

Who the set is for

• Modelers who want clean, sharp glazing frames without going over them by hand
• Builders of a bomber with extensive glazing
• Anyone who appreciates masking the windows from inside as well as outside

This is a masking set for painting the corresponding model in 1:48 scale; the model itself, glue and paints are not included in the package.