1:32 Sopwith Pup - Mask

HGW Sopwith Pup – masks, 1:32 scale

A set of pre-cut self-adhesive painting masks for a model of the British single-seat Sopwith Pup fighter biplane in the large 1:32 scale. The masks are shaped to a particular model, they adhere to slightly rounded surfaces as well and after spraying they come off easily. The manufacturer is the Czech brand HGW.

How to use the masks

• Degrease the surface and let the paint underneath cure completely
• Take the mask off the backing film with tweezers and lay it on without stretching
• Press the edges down with a toothpick or a wooden stick, so that no paint bleeds under them
• Spray in thin coats and preferably at a right angle, not at a shallow angle
• Remove the mask shortly after the paint has become tacky, not once it has fully cured

A word about the real subject

The Sopwith Pup was a British single-seat fighter biplane of the middle of the First World War. It was powered by a rotary engine, the frame was wooden with a fabric covering and the machine had a low weight and a low wing loading for its day. It was also used in the first attempts at takeoffs and landings on the decks of ships.

Who the set is for

For modelers who build the Sopwith Pup in a large scale and want clean color transitions and sharp outlines with no cutting of masking tape by hand. The set saves time and reduces the risk of paint bleeding under the edge of a mask, which happens most often on rounded surfaces.

This is a masking accessory, not a kit. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package.