1:72 F9F-8P Photo-Cougar - pro modely Sword

Grumman F9F-8P Cougar - die-cut painting masks 1:72, manufacturer Peewit

A set of precisely die-cut self-adhesive painting masks in 1:72 scale from the Czech manufacturer Peewit. The masks, cut from thin masking (washi) tape, follow the division of the canopy frames of the Grumman F9F-8P photo-reconnaissance aircraft and are usually accompanied by circular masks for the wheels. It is neither a kit nor a model - it is a masking accessory for spraying the glazing cleanly and quickly. The pre-shaped pieces take the place of lengthy cutting of tape.

The real subject

The Grumman F9F-8P was the photo-reconnaissance variant of the swept-wing carrier-based Cougar jet, operated by the US Navy and the Marine Corps in the 1950s. Compared with the fighter version it had a lengthened nose with cameras in place of the armament; later it was redesignated RF-9J.

Use and tips

• Lift the mask off the backing film with tweezers and press it onto the part into the engraved lines of the frames.
• Spray the shade of the frames (the cockpit interior color) first and only then, once it is dry, the exterior finish.
• Check the orientation of the canopy - the masks match one specific shape of glazing.
• Take the masks off while the finish is still fresh, so that they do not pull the surrounding layer away.
• Use the circular masks on the wheel hubs.

Who the masks are for

For modelers in 1:72 scale who want clean framing on the cockpit of this jet without laborious cutting of tape.

This is a masking accessory, not a kit. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package.