1:72 Curtiss Tomahawk Mk.IIB is an AML masking set — shaped self-adhesive masks for painting the glazing of a model, not a kit of the aircraft.
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This product is a set of masking stickers for a model of the Curtiss Tomahawk Mk.IIB fighter in 1:72 scale, not a kit and not decals. It is precisely in the small 1:72 scale that a masking set makes the most sense: the canopy frames here are only a few tenths of a millimeter wide and cutting tape by hand often ends in a wavy or uneven line. A pre-cut mask holds its shape exactly and the paint boundary has the same width on both sides of the canopy.
Tomahawk Mk.IIB was the British designation of the Curtiss P-40 series fighter in one of its early versions, delivered to the Commonwealth under wartime supply. It was powered by the liquid-cooled Allison V-1710 V12, which had no high-altitude supercharger, so the aircraft excelled rather at low and medium altitudes. The type saw considerable service in North Africa and on other fronts, where its robust structure and resilience in field conditions were valued. Its characteristic features are the large radiator under the nose and the long cowling of the V engine.
In 1:72 scale the masks are small, so work with sharp tweezers and good lighting. Wash and dry the glazing in advance, so that no greasy film is left on it. Lay the mask on dry, check its position against the engraved frames and only then press it down around the whole perimeter — run a toothpick along the edge so that it seals perfectly. Spray the paint square to the surface and in several light passes; sprayed at an angle, the paint gets under the edge of the mask. It works well to spray the interior shade first and then a coat of the exterior covering shade. Lift the mask with tweezers or the tip of a toothpick by the edge, not by the center.
This is a masking set, not a model. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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