1:72 Bf 109 E (pro Special Hobby)

Omask 1:72 Bf 109 E (a masking set)

This item is not a kit but a set of self-adhesive masking stencils from Oramask film. The masks are cut to fit the glazing and the surface detail of a model of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 E fighter in 1:72 scale. They make clean spraying of the cockpit frames and of the other areas where you want a sharp transition of color easier, without laborious masking with tape.

The real subject

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 E, nicknamed the Emil, was a single-engine German fighter committed at the beginning of the Second World War, among other things in the Battle of Britain. It was marked by an angular canopy with heavy framing, and spraying that framing cleanly is one of the key steps in building a model.

Use and tips

• Degrease the glazing before masking and lay the masks on with tweezers.
• Press the edges down thoroughly so that paint does not run under them.
• Apply the paint in thin coats and take the mask off while the coat is still fresh.
• The set is intended for a single use on one model.

Who the set is for

• Modelers building the 1:72 Messerschmitt Bf 109 E.
• Anyone who wants sharp cockpit frames without lengthy taping.

The masking set does not hold a model or paints. The exact fit applies to the particular type of model for which the set is cut.