1:32 F-4 useful areas

Eduard F-4 commonly masked areas masks 1:32

This die-cut self-adhesive Eduard masking set in 1:32 scale is intended for a plastic model of the American F-4 Phantom II fighter. It is neither a kit nor a model in its own right, but a set of precisely shaped masks in thin yellow masking tape (kabuki). Unlike masks for the canopy glazing, this set concentrates on the areas commonly masked on the Phantom during painting, such as the wheels and other places. It therefore saves cutting tape by hand.

The real subject

The F-4 Phantom II is an American two-seat twin-engined supersonic multirole fighter. In the 1960s and 1970s it was among the most widely used combat aircraft in the West, serving with the US Air Force, the US Navy and the Marine Corps and in dozens of countries. It excelled in performance, in heavy armament and in versatility as a fighter and as an attack aircraft alike.

Use and tips

First clean and degrease the areas to be masked. Lift the masks off the backing and lay them in the right places, pressing them into the edges so that paint cannot run under an edge. You will use the masks for the wheels to separate the tire cleanly from the disc. Spray the paint with an airbrush in thin coats. Once the paint has dried, peel the masks off carefully at a shallow angle.

Who the set is for

• Modelers building Cold War supersonic fighters
• Those who want a clean separation of the wheels and other areas during painting
• Builders painting with an airbrush
• Anyone who would rather not cut tape by hand

The package contains masks only. The model, paints, glue and decals are not included, unless stated otherwise.