1:72 Junkers Ju-52 mask (for Italeri, Revell)

Omask 1:72 Junkers Ju-52 – Masking Set for the Glazing

A masking set from the Czech manufacturer Omask for models of the Junkers Ju-52 in 1:72 scale. This is not a kit or a model — it is a build accessory. The set contains pre-cut masks that match the shape of the kit's clear parts and their frames, so spraying produces sharp, straight lines with no laborious hand-cutting of tape. Omask masks for clear parts are made from kabuki tape: it adheres well even to curved surfaces, does not let paint seep under the edge, and comes off cleanly after spraying, with no adhesive residue.

Which kits it fits

The set is intended for Ju-52 models in 1:72 scale from Italeri and Revell. It is precisely with this aircraft that a masking set pays off the most — the Ju-52 has cockpit glazing as well as a row of fuselage windows, and hand-masking all these areas with tape is very time-consuming.

The real subject in brief

The Junkers Ju-52 was a German three-engine transport aircraft with a characteristic corrugated duralumin skin. It emerged around the turn of the 1920s and 1930s as a transport aircraft, and by the time of the Second World War it had become the Luftwaffe's main transport type. Among crews it earned the nickname Tante Ju (Auntie Ju), and thanks to its ruggedness and low maintenance needs it served in civilian colors long after the war.

Use

• Wash and degrease the clear parts before masking — the mask will then hold reliably and paint will not seep underneath.
• Lift the masks off the sheet with tweezers and press them onto the glazing frame all the way around.
• Spray in thin coats; the first light coat seals the edges of the mask.
• Once the paint dries, peel off the masks with tweezers or a toothpick, ideally shortly after spraying.

Who the set is for

For modelers building the Ju-52 in 1:72 scale who want the windows and cockpit frames to be sharp and clean. Given the number of glazed areas on this type, the set saves a considerable amount of time.

A build accessory, not a model. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package. Apply the masks to a clean, degreased surface and remove them shortly after the paint dries.