1:48 Messerschmitt Bf 109E "Late"

Painting masks Messerschmitt Bf 109E late version 1:48 — AML

A set of painting masks from the Czech manufacturer AML for spraying the camouflage of late aircraft of the Messerschmitt Bf 109E version in 1:48 scale. The late Emils wore boldly divided schemes whose clean spraying stands or falls by good masking, and that is exactly where ready masks save the most time and nerves.

The art of lifting them off properly

The result is decided not only by the spraying but also by how you lift the mask off. The best edge comes when you pull the mask away with tweezers at a sharp angle shortly after the last coat has been laid on, while the paint is still flexible. If you let the paint cure fully, there is a risk of the edge peeling away, and then it helps to run a sharp blade lightly along the edge of the mask first.

Spraying tips

• Keep to the order of shades from light to dark and let the paint vent between coats.
• Press the edges of the masks down with a toothpick, especially where there are panel lines.
• Spray thin coats at lower pressure and square to the surface.
• Put the masks you have lifted off back on the backing paper and they stay available throughout the build.

Who the set is for

• For builders of the Bf 109E in 1:48 scale who want sharp, clean camouflage edges.
• For modelers focused on the late aircraft of the E version.
• For anyone who wants to manage the spray job quickly and the first time.