1:32 AMC DH.9

HGW masking set – Airco DH.9 (1:32)

A set of HGW self-adhesive masks for a model of the British Airco DH.9 bomber in 1:32 scale. It is neither a model nor a decal — these are pre-cut masks that are stuck onto the parts, oversprayed with paint and peeled off once dry. The result is sharp edges with none of the thickness of a decal.

The real subject

The Airco DH.9 was a British single-engine day bomber of the First World War. It grew out of the earlier DH.4 and was deployed on bombing duties on the Western Front and on other fronts as well.

Use

• Separate the mask, stick it onto a clean surface and press the edges down.
• Apply the paint in thin coats so that it does not creep under the film.
• Once the paint has set, carefully peel the mask off.

Who it is for

• For modelers who prefer spraying the markings and the glazing to using decals.
• For clean edges and a scale thickness of paint on the finished model.

The masking set is an aftermarket accessory. The model itself, paints and glue are not included in the package.