1:48 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress TFace

Eduard 1:48 - double-sided TFace masks for the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress

This is a masking set from Eduard in the TFace form, not a kit. The TFace marking is the key thing with this item: it means that the set holds masks not only for the outer side of the glazing but for its inner side as well. You can therefore spray the frames in the interior shade from inside and in the airframe shade from outside, a solution that matches reality exactly and is noticed at once on a finished model.

What the set is for

The B-17G bomber has exceptionally extensive glazing: the pilots' cockpit, the glazed nose, the side gunners' windows and the turrets. Masking that many areas by hand is very lengthy and inaccurate in 1:48 scale. Pre-cut masks give the same frame width all over the model and, thanks to the double-sided form, also solve the view into the interior, which is clearly visible through the glazed nose.

Usage tips

Wash the transparent parts in lukewarm soapy water and let them dry through. Start with the inner masks and spray the frames from inside in the interior shade; only then set the parts into the fuselage. Apply the outer masks only once the surrounding seams are filled and sanded, so that no dust gets under them. Press every mask down around its edge with a toothpick. Lay the first coat thinly so that it seals the edge, and apply further coats at right angles to the edge of the mask. Lift the masks off shortly after the paint has dried and before varnishing. Before buying, check that the set matches your B-17G kit in 1:48 scale.

Who the set is for

• modelers building the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress in 1:48 scale
• those who want the glazing frames painted correctly from the inside as well
• builders who do not want to mask the extensive glazing of a bomber by hand
• modelers working with an airbrush

This is an accessory, not a model. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.