1:48 Curtiss P -40 K Warhawk - Camouflage Painting Masks /AMT, HSG, ITA

Curtiss P-40K Warhawk 1:48 painting masks from AML

A set of self-adhesive painting masks from the Czech maker AML for a model of the Curtiss P-40K Warhawk fighter aircraft in 1:48 scale. Instead of improvised blanking off with masking tape or snakes of putty you get machine-accurate shapes: the edges follow the real division of the camouflage, nowhere are there steps left from several layers of tape and the transitions are equally sharp along their whole run. The spraying is thus faster and the result consistent.

The real subject

The P-40K was a continuation of the Warhawk line with a more powerful version of the Allison V-1710 engine. The higher output forced a change in the directional control - the early examples received the characteristic enlarged fillet ahead of the fin. Warhawks of this version flew with American units in China, in Alaska and in North Africa, and a number of machines also served with Allied air forces.

Tips for working with masks

Compare the masks with the camouflage drawing before you peel off the backing paper - you will save yourself re-sticking them. On the spine of the fuselage start from the axis of symmetry and work downwards. Spray two thin coats instead of one saturated one; the edge will stay sharp and free of bleeding underneath. Lift the masks off at a sharp angle shortly after the paint has set.

Who the accessory is for

• Builders of the P-40 in 1:48 scale who want clean camouflage edges.
• Modelers tired of blanking off with tape and putty.
• Airbrush users of all levels.

These are painting masks - an accessory for painting. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package.