1:48 IMPERIAL RUSSIA ROUNDELS

Imperial Russia Roundels 1:48 – an Armycast masking set

A set of cut self-adhesive masks for spraying the roundels of the Imperial Russian air service onto a model in 1:48 scale. It is not a model or a decal sheet: the masks are applied to an already painted surface, the marking is sprayed over and the mask is taken away. The resulting marking is part of the finish, so no glossy carrier film and no visible edge appear on it, which with decals shows especially on matte camouflage.

About the markings

During the First World War the aircraft of the Imperial Russian air service carried a three-color roundel in white, blue and red. The markings were placed on the wings and on the fuselage and their size differed from machine to machine, which is why masks of this kind are usually made as an assortment of markings for a given scale rather than as a set for one particular aircraft.

Masking and painting tips

On a multi-color circular marking the order of painting is decisive. First the lightest shade is sprayed over the whole area of the marking, then, once it has dried completely, it is masked, and only after that does the darker color come. You work from light to dark, never the other way round. The concentric circles have to be aligned on one shared center, otherwise the rim of the marking will run out of true and the mistake is immediately visible on a finished model. It pays to make a fine pencil mark for the center on the surface and to align every further layer of mask by it.

Who the set is for

• modelers building First World War aircraft in 1:48 scale
• those who want markings sprayed in paint rather than covered with a decal
• builders of matte or fabric-covered surfaces, where a decal settles poorly
• modelers planning heavier weathering and sanding on a model

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