1:72 Potez 540 mask (for Heller, Směr, AZ model, MisterCraft)

Omask 1:72 Potez 540 - A Masking Set for the Glazing

A masking set from the Czech maker Omask intended for models of the Potez 540 aircraft in 1:72 scale. It is not a kit and not a model but an accessory for the build: the set contains precut masks that follow the shape of the clear parts of the kit and their frames exactly. That does away with the tedious cutting of tape by hand and with the risk of crooked lines. Omask masks are made of kabuki tape, which holds well even on curved surfaces, follows the shape of the glazing and peels off after spraying with no adhesive left behind.

Which kits it fits

The set is designed for models of the Potez 540 in 1:72 scale from several brands: Heller, Smer, AZ model and MisterCraft. That is a practical advantage, because the basic tooling of this aircraft has long been reboxed under various brands, so one set covers several boxes at once and you do not have to look for a version of the masks according to the particular publisher.

The real subject in brief

The Potez 540 was a French twin-engine high-wing monoplane of the 1930s, used as a bomber and a reconnaissance aircraft. It is typical for its angular fuselage with extensive glazing, and that is exactly what makes masking by hand so tedious and what makes a set of masks save the most work here.

Use

• First wash and degrease the clear parts, because the masks then hold better and paint does not creep under them.
• Lift the mask off the sheet with tweezers, lay it on the glazing and press the edges down against the frame.
• Spray in thin coats; the first covering coat seals the edge of the mask and prevents creeping.
• Once the paint has dried, peel the masks off carefully with pointed tweezers or a toothpick.

Who the set is for

For modelers who are building the Potez 540 in 1:72 and want sharp, clean glazing frames without cutting tape by hand. Suitable for less experienced modelers as well, because masking a cabin is one of the places where a build most often loses visually.

This is an accessory for the build, not a model. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package. Apply the masks to a clean and degreased surface and take them off shortly after the paint has dried.