1:144 Harrier GR.1/GR.3/AV-8 (designed to be used with Mark I Models kits)

A masking set for the Harrier GR.1/GR.3/AV-8 in 1:144 scale (Peewit)

This set of precisely cut self-adhesive masks from the Czech manufacturer Peewit is designed for the kits of the Harrier in the GR.1, GR.3 and AV-8 versions from Mark I Models in 1:144 scale. It is in exactly this tiny scale that masks make the most sense, because cutting clean framing for a canopy a few millimeters across by hand is next to impossible, whereas a precise cutout is settled in a moment.

The real subject

The Harrier is a British ground-attack aircraft with vertical and short take-off, famous for its vectored jet propulsion. The GR.1 and GR.3 versions served with the Royal Air Force (RAF), while the designation AV-8 was carried by the machines of the US Marine Corps. The compact silhouette of the Harrier is very popular in 1:144 scale, and on so small a model a cleanly sprayed canopy is the detail that decides the overall impression.

Use

• Lift the small cutouts with pointed tweezers or the tip of a blade.
• Clean and degrease the surface of the model beforehand.
• Settle the masks, press the edges down carefully and spray thin coats.
• Once the paint has gone off, peel the masks off carefully; the edges will stay sharp.

Who the set is for

For collectors of aircraft in 1:144 scale, for builders of modern British and American aviation and for everyone who wants to reach a clean, professional look even on a miniature model without lengthy masking.

The masking set is an accessory: the kit, the paints and the glue are not included in the package.