1:72 Messerschmitt Me-410 A-1 - Kabuki Masks (for Airfix 04069 Kit)

Masks for the Me 410 A-1, 1:72

A set of pre-cut self-adhesive masks in Japanese kabuki paper for a model of the German Me 410 heavy fighter and attack aircraft in the A-1 version, in 1:72 scale. It is not a model but an aid for painting. The material is thin, follows the shape well and leaves no glue residue when removed. The masks are cut to the shape of a particular kit, and the manufacturer states the match on the packaging.

What it is for

• Masking the extensive glazing of the cockpit and the nose.
• Covering wheels, tires and other small areas.
• Sharp edges where hand-cut tape would ripple.
• Saving time on a canopy broken up into many frames.

Work tips

Lift the masks off with tweezers and apply them with dry hands, because grease from the fingers makes them stick less well. Once a mask is on, press the edge down with a blunt tool so that no paint runs underneath. Spray the paint in thin coats. Take the masks off as soon as the paint has set, and pull them back at an angle onto themselves. Paint the canopy frames in the interior shade first and only then in the outer one, so that the transition looks right from inside.

Who the set is for

• Builders of German aircraft in 1:72 scale.
• Modelers who do not want to cut masks by hand.
• Anyone who wants sharp frames on extensive glazing.

The set contains masks only. Paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.