1:48 Spitfire Mk.I (starší varianta kabiny) - pro modely Airfix

Spitfire Mk.I 1:48 (the earlier canopy variant) — Peewit painting masks

A set of precisely die-cut self-adhesive masks from Peewit intended for painting a plastic model of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I fighter in 1:48 scale, in the variant with the earlier type of cockpit canopy. It is not a kit or a finished model — these are painting masks that reliably cover the frames of the cockpit glazing and the areas that are to stay clear while paint is sprayed. The masks are shaped to fit a particular kit of this aircraft in the given scale.

The real subject

The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter with a characteristic elliptical wing, powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 engine. The Mk.I was the first production version, which left a marked mark on the Battle of Britain at the turn of the 1930s and 1940s. The earlier type of canopy refers to the earlier shape of the hood with flat sides, of the kind the early examples carried.

How to use the masks

• Before sticking the masks down, rid the glazing of grease and fingerprints.
• Lift the individual pieces from the sheet with tweezers or the tip of a scalpel.
• Press the edges of the mask down carefully, so that the paint does not bleed underneath.
• Apply the paint in thin coats and peel the mask off before the film has hardened completely.

Who the masks are for

• Modelers who want clean and crisp cockpit frames without laborious brushwork by hand.
• Builders of 1:48 fighters who will appreciate the saving of time when masking.
• Anyone who builds the given Spitfire Mk.I model and is looking for accurate masks for it.

This is an accessory to a plastic kit. The model itself, paints and glue are not included in the package.